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K1 Visa FAQ's
(Frequently Asked Questions)
1) Q: How long does the total process take? A:
The length of time it takes to obtain a fiancee visa depends on the state in which you reside and the country in which your fiancee lives. Unlike other services who give you the time for the shortest possible combination just to get your business, we provide you with an honest and realistic estimate based upon your situation. We would rather lose your business than to mislead you and be dishonest just to get your business. Services that claim "shorter waiting periods" or "we know people at the USCIS who will help us to expedite the process" are misleading people. The fact is, nobody has any method or special way to get a petition approved ahead of other people who have also submitted their fiancee visa petitions. It is highly unethical to approve someone's application ahead of another person. There is NO preferential treatment given to anyone. You cannot even pay an additional fee to the USCIS to help expedite the process. Steer away from people who claim "shorter waiting periods" and give you unrealistic "promises".
2) Q: I do not meet the minimum income requirements. Are there any options available to me? A:
Yes, if you can find a qualified co-sponsor, in most cases you can get around the income requirement. However, some U.S. Consulates such as Manila, Philippines will not accept a co-sponsor. The co-sponsor must be able to meet all the government’s requirements just as though he or she were the sole sponsor. You must submit all your financial documents as well, even if they do show a low level of income.
3) Q: How long will it take you to begin working on my K-1 visa petition? A:
We begin working on your petition as soon as it arrives. We will review all of your information to make sure that we have everything required to file your K1 Visa petition. We will call you upon receipt to let you know how everything looks, and if there is anything missing.
4) Q: Can I marry my fiancee abroad, then still bring her to the USA on a K-1 Visa? A:
No, if you marry abroad you will have to then have to file a petition for Alien Spouse. In most cases, this is a longer process than the K-1 Visa process.
5) Q: When I marry my fiancee while she’s in the U.S.A. on the K-1 visa, will she have to return back home after we marry? A:
No. She will not have to leave the U.S. After marriage you will be required to apply for adjustment of status to permanent residency so that she can lawfully remain in the U.S.A.
6) Q: Can I petition for my Fiancee's children to come to United States as well? A:
Yes, any children under the age of 21 can accompany their parent to the USA as long as the child has not turned 21 prior to the interview at the U.S. Consulate.
7) Q: My fiancee is currently in the U.S.A. on the K-1 visa I obtained for her. We are not quite sure if we are ready to get married at this time. Can we extend the K-1 visa to allow us some additional time to decide what we want to do?? A:
No. The K-1 Visa cannot be extended or changed. If you do not marrywithin 90 days of the K-1 Visa status, your fiancee will have to leave the U.S.A.
8) Q: My fiancee was previously in the U.S.A. on the K-1 Visa, but we were just not ready to marry at the time. She has since returned to her home country. We have since decided that want to marry, and start the K-1 Visa process again. Can I file a second fiancee visa petition for her? A:
Yes, however if you apply within two years of the first petition’s approval, you will be required to file for a waiver under the provisions of the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act (IMBRA). Your fiancee will be required to explain to a consular officer why you did not marry when she was previously in the U.S.A. It must be shown that you are both certain beyond a doubt that you will marry when she enters the U.S.A. on the second visa application.
9) Q: My fiancee applied for a tourist visa to visit me in the U.S.A., but she was denied. Will this cause us any problems? A:
Usually not. Most people will apply for a tourist visa not knowing how difficult these visas are to obtain. If your fiancee did not misrepresent herself in any way during theinterview by providing false or misleading information, she will still be eligible for a K-1 Visa
10) Q: My fiancee from Germany is currently in the U.S.A on a tourist visa. Can we apply for a K-1 Visa while she is here? A:
Yes, we can file a visa petition for her while she is in the U.S.A. However, she will be required to return to Germany before her visa expires. She can then return to the U.S.A. after she interviews at the U.S. Consulate and obtains her K-1 Visa.
11) Q: When I use your services, do I need to fill out any forms? A:
No, we prepare the entire petition for you and submit it directly to the USCIS. Both you and your fiancee will only be required to sign forms.
12) Q: Can I prepare these documents myself, or use a fiancee visa kit? A:
You can do this yourself, but you run the risk of running into problems that can lead to long delays, or even denial of your visa petition. The USCIS process is very complicated. If your application is not prepared correctly the USCIS will contact you requesting additional information. When a problem exists, it is very common to lose several months going back and forth with the USCIS trying to settle issues. In some cases relationships will suffer because of the stress of the situation. Fiancee Visa kits are not a suitable replacement for expert service. Unfortunately, there are many people who use the fiancée visa process to circumvent the immigration system. Because of this, the USCIS looks carefully for "sham" relationships. If they can find an excuse to place your petition under investigation, they are perfectly within their rights. They can stall and delay the approval long enough so that one or both of you will give up. Many relationships have fallen apart simply because of poor preparation the original visa application.
K-1 Fiancée Visa Petition Preparation: $ 485.00
plus a $ 455.00 filing fee payable to the Department of Homeland Security
If you have any questions or would like to begin the
K1 Fiancee Visa process, please call or email us.
info@fianceevisas.net
American Assistance Service
Tel: 360-901-4555
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