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Perhaps the fiance decided to pop the question while the couple is vacationing in the United States? Or maybe he asked immediately after asking permission from the fiancee’s parents. Whatever the reason, it often happens that a foreign national will actually be present in the United States when he or she decides to marry a … Continue reading “Can A Foreign National Apply For A Fiancee Visa While In the United States?” 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 … Continue reading “How Long Does The K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process Take?” When a foreign national comes into the United States on a K-1 fiancĂ© visa, the foreign national expects to marry the K-1 visa petitioner within 90 days of entering. Once married, the foreign national expects to adjust status to become a lawful permanent resident through the K-1 visa marriage. Unfortunately, life does not always happen … Continue reading “K-1 Fiance Visa Adjustment of Status Options” A common question asked to immigration lawyers is: How much does the marriage visa process cost? Most know some of the costs – but not all of the costs. The following costs occur when a foreign national spouse is outside of the United States. This blog has already discussed the costs when the foreign national … Continue reading “Marriage Visa Costs When Consular Processing” The Second Circuit, in Caraballo-Tavera v. Holder, recently held that individuals who enter the United States in K-1 visa status can only adjust status (aka gain permanent residency) through the original K-1 visa petitioner (U.S. Citizen petitioner). The applicant in the case came into the United States on a K-1 visa and married his K-1 … Continue reading “K-1 Status Holders Can Only Adjust Status Through Original K-1 Petitioner, Court Holds” Remember, they are all FALSE: Number: 10) The Immigration Agency Will Only Believe the Marriage Is Real If You Have A Big Wedding. 9) The United States only recognizes marriages that take place in the United States. 8) It is Necessary To Have Legal Status Before Getting Married In the United States. 7) Getting Married … Continue reading “Top Ten Myths About Marrying A U.S. Citizen” 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 … Continue reading “Does a K-1 Visa Petitioner Need To Attend the Consulate Interview?” How much does the marriage visa process cost? Most applicants know (or can guess) some of the costs – but most do not know all of the costs. The following is meant to provide an exhaustive list of the marriage visa process costs for individuals who are adjusting status while in the United States. … Continue reading “What Are The Costs of the Marriage Visa Process in the United States?” Most immigrants who come to the United States want to, some day, become U.S. citizens. To many, it makes official their permanent connection to their adopted country. Thus, a common question that is asked by clients is, “How long from when I enter on a K-1 Visa until I can become a citizen?” Although it … Continue reading “How Long From K-1 Visa Entry to Citizenship?” Without much advance notice (or much publicity) the Department of State has lowered the K-1 visa issuance fee from $350 to $240. The change was made as part of a larger shift in visa fees. The shift is due to the Department of State’s reassessment of how much work (and money) it involves to process … Continue reading “Department of State Lowers K-1 Visa Issuance Fee” |
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