Fiancé(e) Visa
Understanding the K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa Process for U.S. Citizens
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Introduction to the K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa
Once the foreign national enters the United States with the K-1 visa, the couple has 90 days to marry. Post-marriage, the K-1 visa holder can apply for adjustment of status by filing Form I-485 with USCIS. This step transitions the individual from a K-1 visa holder to a lawful permanent resident with a conditional 2-year green card.
Securing a Fiancé(e) Visa: A Guide for U.S. Citizens and Their Foreign Partners
Initiating the K-1 Visa Process
The process starts when the U.S. citizen files Form I-129, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e), with USCIS. To qualify, the U.S. citizen must demonstrate a legitimate relationship and prove that they have met their foreign partner at least once before filing. Upon approval, USCIS forwards the petition to the National Visa Center (NVC).
Consular Processing and Interview
At the NVC stage, the U.S. citizen submits an affidavit of support, and the K-1 visa applicant provides additional required documents. This phase is known as “Consular Process.” Following this, the NVC coordinates with the U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad to arrange a K-1 visa interview. Successful completion of this interview leads to the issuance of the K-1 visa.
Transitioning to Lawful Permanent Residency
Upon the foreign national’s arrival in the United States on the K-1 visa, a critical countdown begins, giving the couple a limited 90-day window to solemnize their marriage. This period is pivotal, and they must fulfill this requirement within the specified timeframe. Once married, the K-1 visa holder is poised to embark on the next phase of their immigration journey.
Following the wedding, the K-1 visa holder can initiate the process of adjusting their immigration status by submitting Form I-485 to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This step is pivotal as it serves as the gateway to transitioning from a K-1 visa holder to a lawful permanent resident of the United States. Upon successful completion of this process, the individual is granted a conditional 2-year green card, setting them on the path towards long-term residency and the potential for future citizenship in the United States.
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