One of the most important requirements for the K-1 fiance visa is to meet the income requirements. In the case of the K-1 fiance visa, the “sponsor” for the visa is the American citizen spouse. In order for the U.S. government to give the non-American spouse a K-1...
Are you preparing to bring your intended to America?
You are no doubt excited about your coming marriage and bringing your fiancée to the U.S. A K-1 nonimmigrant visa will allow your fiancée to travel to the United States, but what happens then? Filing Form I-129F As a U.S. citizen, you are the petitioner who must file...
Frequently asked questions about fiance(e) visas
Often referred to as a fiance(e) visa, K-1 nonimmigrant visas enable U.S. citizens to bring their foreign partners to this country with the intent of marrying them in a certain time period. Understanding how fiance(e) visas work and what is expected of you and your...
The immigration interview for married couples
Because the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services offers special immigration options for foreign nationals who are married to U.S. citizens, some people in Texas may feel tempted to enter into an arranged marriage just to gain a green card. As FindLaw...
How to seek a fiancé(e) visa
If you are a U.S. citizen who is planning to marry a person who does not have citizenship, you can seek a fiancé(e) visa. Also known as a K-1 visa, this type of spousal citizenship is available for both same-sex and opposite-sex couples. If approved, your fiancé(e)...
Rejection rate of fiancé visas holds oddly steady
The rate of rejection of almost every kind of immigration visa has jumped in the first nine months of 2018, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The denial rate for most immigration applications jumped from 8.3 percent in 2016 to 11.3 percent in...