Immigration Lawyer in Saint Augustine, Florida
Petitioning for your Fiancé Abroad:
Petitioning for your Fiancé Abroad: The ease of connecting to people from across the globe via the internet has made finding the right partner easier for so many. Although the fiancé visa process can be intimidating, with the help of a dedicated immigration attorney familiar with the specific requirements and conditions, you can take peace in knowing the journey will be as quick and stress free as possible. At the Law Office of Karen Winston, we understand the urgency of wanting to be with the one you love most. From the moment you walk through our door, until the time your fiancé arrives in the U.S., your case will receive the priority attention it deserves.
Who can apply for a K-1 Visa?
Who can apply for a K-1 Visa? K-1 visas (fiancé visas) are available to the foreign national fiancés of U.S. Citizens. If approved, the visa allows the foreign fiancé to come to the U.S. for the purpose of marrying their U.S. Citizen fiancé. After the couple marries, then the foreign spouse can apply to get their permanent residence in the U.S.
Note a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) cannot file a K-1 fiancé visa for their fiancé abroad, and they would need to either become a U.S. Citizen first and then file, marry their fiancé and file for them as the spouse of an LPR.
What are the requirements for a K-1 visa?
What are the requirements for a K-1 visa?
- Your fiancé is a U.S. Citizen
- You both intend to marry each other within 90 days of your fiancé’s arrival to the U.S.
- You have met each other in-person at least once within the last two (2) years
- You are both legally eligible to marry each other
- The U.S. citizen fiancé must show they are financially able to support their fiancé
Can my fiancé bring their children to the U.S.?
Can my fiancé bring their children to the U.S.? Yes, if your fiancé’s children are unmarried and under twenty-one (21) years of age, they must be listed on the petition and will be issued K-2 visas if your fiancé’s K-1 visa is approved. They do not have to travel with your fiancé to the U.S. but must enter the U.S. within one year from the date your fiancé’s K-1 visa was approved.
How long is the fiancé visa good for?
How long is the fiancé visa good for? The K-1 visa is valid for six (6) months from the date it is issued. Your fiancé may only enter the U.S. one time with their approved fiancé visa. You and your fiancé must marry within ninety (90) days of your fiancé’s arrival to the U.S.
When can my fiancé apply for their green card?
When can my fiancé apply for their green card? Your fiancé can apply to become a permanent resident (commonly referred to as a “green card” holder) after they enter the U.S. and you have married each other. We recommend filing within ninety (90) days after your fiancé entered the U.S. When you file the adjustment of status application, your fiancé can also apply for work authorization at that time.
What is conditional residence?
What is conditional residence? If your marriage will be less than two (2) years old at the time your fiancé and you are interviewed regarding your application for adjustment of status, your fiancé will be granted conditional residence.
Get started with our experienced and compassionate immigration team today. Call us at (904) 740-3690 or contact us online today.
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"We are extremely satisfied and grateful"
I highly recommend Karen Winston's office because thanks to their excellent work, my husband and I are finally at peace after a long immigration process. We have been with this office since 2020, and although my case was not easy, Karen and our assigned paralegal Florencia were always there to help us and answer all our questions. Thanks to their effort and professionalism, I was able to obtain my green card after a long wait, but Karen was always there to provide us with the best solution. She fought for our case, and thanks to her, I feel relieved to have successfully completed my immigration process and to know that I can be here with my husband and start building a family without worrying about the uncertainty of my pending process. We are extremely satisfied and grateful. I also recommend Florencia because her attention was incredible; we felt like she was a friend throughout this process. She was always there with us, letting us know every step of our process, providing us with the tools, and gathering all our information to strengthen our case. Thank you, Karen, thank you, Florencia, and thank you to the entire team for making us feel like family. We felt supported at all times, and we are very happy to have gone through this with you.
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This was the most dedicated and helpful team of people I have encountered in my immigration journey. They make you feel extremely welcome upon entering. I never once had an issue getting a fast response.- William B.
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I am so grateful to her for all the help that we received from her when we applied for green cards and also later for our citizenship. Everybody who works in her office is very kind and professional.- Soledad Z.
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We never felt like we were alone in this process. Elizabeth, who was our paralegal point-of-contact, was awesome. She was our support through the process and we are very grateful for her and her hard work.- Beily G.
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