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When a foreign national comes into the United States on a K-1 fiancĂ© visa, the foreign national expects to marry the K-1 visa petitioner within 90 days of entering. Once married, the foreign national expects to adjust status to become a lawful permanent resident through the K-1 visa marriage. Unfortunately, life does not always happen … Continue reading “K-1 Fiance Visa Adjustment of Status Options” The Second Circuit, in Caraballo-Tavera v. Holder, recently held that individuals who enter the United States in K-1 visa status can only adjust status (aka gain permanent residency) through the original K-1 visa petitioner (U.S. Citizen petitioner). The applicant in the case came into the United States on a K-1 visa and married his K-1 … Continue reading “K-1 Status Holders Can Only Adjust Status Through Original K-1 Petitioner, Court Holds” How much does the marriage visa process cost? Most applicants know (or can guess) some of the costs – but most do not know all of the costs. The following is meant to provide an exhaustive list of the marriage visa process costs for individuals who are adjusting status while in the United States. … Continue reading “What Are The Costs of the Marriage Visa Process in the United States?” Adjustment of Status often allows foreign nationals married to U.S. citizens (and living in the United States) to become green card holders (lawful permanent residents) without leaving the United States. The chart below provides a general overview of the process for marriage visas and adjustment of status. To learn more about a person’s eligibility, and … Continue reading “Process For Marriage Visa If In United States” The BIA Immigration Court recently allowed a former K-1 visa holder to adjust status to lawful permanent status after the termination of the K-1 beneficiary’s marriage to the K-1 Visa petitioner. The K-1 visa holder in the case married the petitioning U.S. citizen spouse within the required 90 days of entering the United States. The … Continue reading “BIA Allows K-1 Visa Holder To Adjust Status After Marriage Ends” |