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One of the first questions that potential clients ask is, “how long does the K-1 fiancee visa process take to get?” It is an important question – and it rightly at the forefront of any individuals ready to bring their fiance to the United States to marry. You are in love and you want to … Continue reading “How Long Does The K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process Take?” A common question that K-1 fiance visa applicants have is: Does the U.S. citizen sponsor need to attend the interview at the U.S. consulate? Many couples hear that the consulate official will want to see that there is a good faith relationship between the couple – and what better way to demonstrate that the couple … Continue reading “Does a K-1 Visa Petitioner Need To Attend the Consulate Interview?” Without much advance notice (or much publicity) the Department of State has lowered the K-1 visa issuance fee from $350 to $240. The change was made as part of a larger shift in visa fees. The shift is due to the Department of State’s reassessment of how much work (and money) it involves to process … Continue reading “Department of State Lowers K-1 Visa Issuance Fee” A federal district judge in Oregon has thrown out an attempted class action suit brought by K-1 visa applicants. The K-1 visa petitioners and beneficiaries involved in the lawsuit brought it because of perceived injustices in the K-1 visa process. In particular, the K-1 applicants believe the USCIS and the State Department’s procedures are hindering … Continue reading “District Court Throws Out K-1 Visa Class Action Suit” Is the K-1 fiance visa being targeted by U.S. Consulates? This recent allegation has been made by many couples and immigration attorneys who believe that Consulates are being hostile when interviewing foreign national fiances and fiancees. Whether the K-1 Visa is being targeted is difficult to determine. However, applicants should make sure that they are … Continue reading “Are Consulates Targeting K-1 Visas?” Starting June 4, 2010, all K-1 visa applicants will be required to pay a fee of $350 when they apply for a visa interview at their country’s U.S. Consulate. The previous fee cost was only $131. When a couple pursues a fiance visa (or fiancee visa), the couple must first pay a $455 fee to … Continue reading “Consular Fee for K-1 Visa Interview Increases” |