Updates
Here are summaries of important legal or procedural changes that affect the latest edition of this product.
If you want to check on the accuracy of any other information in the book, please follow the legal research
instructions in the book or in Nolo's research manual, Legal Research: How to Find and Understand the Law.
What's New in the 5th Edition of Fiancé & Marriage Visas
Overview of What's New
Fees have been raised. Changes have also been made to consular procedures and which USCIS offices handle various applications.
Who Needs the New Edition?
You Don't Need the New Edition If:
you’re just researching basic eligibility for a fiancé or marriage visa or green card.
You Need the New Edition If:
you’re anyone else.
Chapters Most Affected
Chapter 2 - Expanded advice on what to do if the petitioning U.S. spouse dies before the immigrant is approved for a green card.
Chapters 3, 7, 8, 14 - Expanded discussion of who is exempt from Affidavit of Support requirement and how to claim exemption.
Chapter 7 - Updated advice explaining why married couples no longer get much benefit from using K-3 fiancé visas as an alternate entry method.
Chapters 7, 8 - Covers changed consular processing procedures, giving a greater role to the National Visa Center.
Chapter 16 - Expanded discussion of waivers available to people whose marriages ended during the two-year conditional testing period.
Forms That Have Changed
The book doesn't provide forms, but it does show sample forms. The U.S. government has issued newer versions of most of the sample forms provided in the book.
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