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What you need to know about a fiancé visa

On Behalf of | Aug 16, 2022 | Immigration Law

If you have a foreign partner whom you wish to marry in the United States, a fiancé visa can help you achieve that goal. Legally, it is known as a K-1 visa, and it’s intended to enable a foreign national who is engaged to a U.S. citizen to travel to the country for marriage.

Once you are married, your new husband or wife can then adjust their status to a permanent resident allowing them to live in the U.S. permanently.

Eligibility requirements of a K-1 visa

Not everyone is eligible for a fiancé visa. There are requirements you both need to fulfill for consideration.

First, you must be a citizen of the U.S., not just a permanent resident alien, to sponsor your fiancé for the K-1 visa. Secondly, you must be eligible to marry under U.S. laws. It means that you should not be currently married to another person. You must provide evidence such as divorce decrees, annulments or death certificates if you were previously married.

You must also intend to marry within 90 days after your fiance arrives in the country. If you have already started planning for your marriage, you need to submit such evidence to support your case.

You will also need to prove that your relationship is legitimate through photos, letters and emails exchanged or even testimony from friends and family. In addition, you must have physically met at least once within the past two years unless circumstances outside your control could not allow it.

Finally, you must demonstrate that you have the financial capability to support your new spouse while living in the U.S.

Are you considering a fiancé visa?

Navigating the application process can be a bit overwhelming. On top of that, any mistakes in the paperwork may set you back several days or weeks. It can get frustrating. 

Therefore, you ought to get the necessary help to ensure everything runs smoothly and in the shortest time possible.