Fiancé Visas: Bringing Love Across Borders
Your Trusted Immigration Attorneys Making Your Love Story a Reality
Introduction
Love knows no borders, and for couples separated by international boundaries, the fiancé visa offers a vital pathway to reunite and build a life together in the United States. The K-1 fiancé(e) visa is designed for U.S. citizens who wish to bring their foreign fiancé(e)s to the United States for the purpose of marriage. At E-Z Immigration, our experienced immigration attorneys are here to help you navigate the intricate process of obtaining a fiancé visa, ensuring your love story becomes a reality.
What is a Fiancé Visa (K-1 Visa)?
The K-1 fiancé(e) visa is a nonimmigrant visa category that allows a U.S. citizen to bring their foreign fiancé(e) to the United States for a period of 90 days. The purpose of this visa is to allow the couple to marry within that time frame and begin the process of seeking lawful permanent residency (Green Card) for the foreign fiancé(e).
Why Pursue a Fiancé Visa?
A fiancé visa offers several significant benefits:
- Family Reunion: It allows couples to be together and plan their wedding in the United States.
- Path to Marriage: The visa enables the foreign fiancé(e) to enter the U.S. for the sole purpose of getting married.
- Green Card Eligibility: After marriage, the foreign fiancé(e) can apply for a Green Card, granting them permanent residency.
The Fiancé Visa Process
The process for obtaining a fiancé visa typically involves the following key steps:
- Eligibility Assessment: Confirm that you and your fiancé(e) meet the eligibility criteria, including being a U.S. citizen, intending to marry within 90 days, and demonstrating a genuine relationship.
- File Form I-129F: The U.S. citizen sponsor files Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e), with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
- USCIS Processing: USCIS reviews and approves the petition if all requirements are met. The approved petition is then forwarded to the National Visa Center (NVC).
- Consular Processing: The foreign fiancé(e) completes visa application forms and undergoes a medical examination and interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate in their home country.
- Visa Issuance: If approved, the fiancé(e) visa is issued, allowing entry to the United States.
- Marriage within 90 Days: The couple must marry within 90 days of the foreign fiancé(e)’s entry to the U.S.
- Adjustment of Status: After marriage, the foreign fiancé(e) can apply for lawful permanent residency (Green Card) by filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.
Why Choose E-Z Immigration for Your Fiancé Visa Needs?
- Experience: Our immigration attorneys have extensive experience in helping couples successfully navigate the fiancé visa process.
- Efficiency: We are committed to expediting the fiancé visa process, reducing processing times to the greatest extent possible.
- Expertise: We stay current with the latest immigration laws and regulations to ensure that your petition is prepared accurately.
- Communication: We maintain open and responsive communication, keeping you informed at every stage of your fiancé visa process.
Contact Us Today
If you are ready to unite with your fiancé(e) in the United States and start your life together, contact E-Z Immigration today for a consultation. Our dedicated immigration attorneys are committed to helping you navigate the fiancé visa process and make your love story a reality. Your journey to love and marriage starts here.