The USCIS recently released statistics on its receipts and approvals of the K-1 Visa for Fiances of U.S. Citizens. The statistics, found here, clearly show that many K-1 Visa applicants are being denied or delayed in receiving approval.
The immigration statistics show that in the first quarter of 2011, it received 10,592 petitions, but that it approved only 5,270. Further, in the second quarter of 2011, the immigration agency received 12,556 petitions and only approved 9,883 petitions. The large different in numbers show that many couples who are applying for the K-1 visa are not providing all of the required K-1 Visa documentation and evidence that is required. Worst yet, the statistics suggest that many applicants are not eligible for the visa – but didn’t understand the process well enough to realize their ineligibility.
If you are a couple who is planning to seek the K-1 fiance visa, please contact the firm. the firm can help you determine whether you are eligible for the petition, and can help ensure that all the required documentation and evidence is provided the first time to USCIS. Why needlessly spend more time a part?
Additionally, if you have a K-1 visa denial, please contact the firm. It is often possible to overcome a K-1 visa denial, and to remove or correct situations where an individual has been deemed K-1 visa ineligible.