How Long Does The K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process Take?

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 …

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Does a K-1 Visa Petitioner Need To Attend the Consulate Interview?

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 …

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What are the Costs of the K-1 Fiance Visa Process?

A common question that potential clients routinely ask me is this: How much does the K-1 fiancee visa really cost?

It is a good question – and an important one. Before starting the fiancee visa process, please take the time to step back and make sure you understand the costs of the entire process .

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Can I File a K-1 Visa While Still Married?

It happens more often then you would expect. In a rush to start their life together, a couple rushes off to file a K-1 fiancee visa petition without bothering to wait for a divorce to be finalized or without bothering to get a divorce. The couple tries to rationalize their decision – the marriage “ended” …

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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 …

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Where is the K-1 Visa Filed?

It is important to file an immigration petition in the right location. If you are lucky, an immigration petition filed in the wrong place then it could be weeks or months before it is forwarded to the right location. Most likely, the petition will never be forwarded to the right location. Worse yet, the filer …

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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 …

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