District Court Throws Out K-1 Visa Class Action Suit

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 [...]

Are Consulates Targeting K-1 Visas?

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 [...]

Consular Fee for K-1 Visa Interview Increases

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 [...]