K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa
The Immigration and Nationality Act ("INA") grants K-1 nonimmigrant status to an alien fiance(e) of a U.S. citizen who seeks to enter the U.S. solely to complete a valid marriage within 90 days after such entry. K-1 visas are only permitted where the petitioner is a U.S. citizen, not a U.S. permanent resident. K-2 status is granted to the dependent minor children of an alien fiance(e) who are accompanying or following to join that fiance(e). This category is used where the alien intends to remain in the U.S. after the marriage until his or her status is adjusted to that of permanent residence. Because it is clear that the fiance(e) intends to remain permanently in the United States, there is no requirement that he or she maintain an unrelinquished residence abroad.
USCIS Petition
If you are an American citizen and you want your foreign fiancé(e) to travel to the United States to marry you and live in the U.S., you must file Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) in the United States. You must file the Petition for Alien Fiancé(e), Form I-129F, with the Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office that serves the area where you live. See the Department of Homeland Security's USCIS Field Offices for information on where you can file the petition. Please note that you cannot file this petition at an embassy, consulate or U.S. immigration office abroad. After the USCIS approves the petition, it sends the petition to National Visa Center for processing, prior to sending it to the embassy or consulate where your fiancé(e) will apply for a K-1 nonimmigrant visa for a fiancé(e).
How We Serve Our Clients
The Wenger law firm's experienced professionals can assist you and your fiance(e) in obtaining a K-1 Fiance(e) Visa to enter the United States. We will work with you to not only ensure a smooth transition but we will educate you on the intricacies of the immigration process. We will advise you and your fiance(e) regarding documentation requirements and any legal issues that arise. Our dynamic staff will also prepare and submit the required forms and supporting evidence to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of State. Our attorneys will also prepare you and your fiance(e) for the interview with the USCIS or consular officers. At your request, one of our attorneys can represent you at the interview. In addition, our internet resources will assist you in locating schools for your children, understanding our healthcare system, obtaining a driver's license, understading American culture, and much more.
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