DCDK Law immigration law specialists will help you and your fiancée live together in the United States.
If you are a United States citizen, you may legally petition USCIS for your fiancée living abroad. The fiancée visa is also commonly known as the K-1 visa. With this visa, your loved one will be able to enter the United States in order to legally marry you within 90 days. Then, he or she would be eligible to apply for permanent residence (Green Card) through the Adjustment of Status process. For couples who desire to marry within the United States as opposed to in a foreign country, this is the visa for you.
Basic Requirements
The K-1 petition is filed on Form I-129F and accompanied by evidence, statements, filing fee, and other appropriate documents. In addition, the couple must legally establish:
- That they are in a bona fide relationship, not entered into for immigration purposes or to evade immigration laws
- That they have met and seen each other within the past two years (subject to certain exceptions)
- Are legally free to marry
- Will marry within 90 days of the fiancée’s arrival in the US
DCDK Law can help you avoid any potential pitfalls that can complicate your case. In addition, we can help you evaluate whether the fiancée visa is the best option or whether it makes more sense to file for a spouse visa.
Potential Obstacles
In certain cases, there are many legal issues that are not widely known regarding fiancée visa petitions that could affect your case. For example, compliance with the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act, also known as IMBRA. IMBRA filing limitations may apply if you have met your fiancée through a marriage broker, previously filed for a K-1 visa for somebody, or been convicted of violent crimes. DCDK Law will find the best solution for your particular case.
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