Ultimate guide to fiancee visas 2019 herman legal group. They are dual intent in the sense that an individual is permitted to possess both the intention to be on a temporary trip and also to seek residency. Ingram publishing servicesknown round the world as the musthave book for anyone trying to obtain a u. Bringing children along on a k1 fiance visa k2 visas. Apply for a visa to visit the uk if you want to marry or register a civil partnership within 6 months eligibility, documents, how to apply, how much it costs. The process of applying for a marriagebased visa or green card can take months even when everything goes right.
Rita visa advisor, have 10 years experience of fiance visa marriage visa. This type of visa is known as a k1 nonimmigrant visa, but the intention is that the couple will be married within 90 days of the fiance entering the u. At this time, some embassy interviews have been canceled, but those interviews will be rescheduled as soon as possible. This edition is updated with new financial requirements for sponsors, and provides additional information to help you costcompare your visa options and prove the validity of your marriage. The book gives advice and tips on the best route to take depending on your current situation. Pettys over 20 years of experience in obtaining k1 fiance visas, cr1 and ir1 marriage visas. Marriage and fiancee visas versus adjustment of status. In order to obtain a k1 fiancee visa, you and your fiancee must intend to marry each other within 90 days of your fiancee entering the u. Petition for alien relative, form i, and petition for alien fiance e, form i129f.
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