Application Process for a K-1 Fiance Visa

If you've decided that you're eligible for a K-1 fiance visa, the next question is how to apply. This will involve several steps, a lot of paperwork, and an interview with a U.S. government official -- get the details here.

Engaged to a U.S. citizen and hoping to come to the U.S. for the wedding? Here's how to apply for a K-1 visa and K-2 visas for your minor, unmarried children.

Find out what level of income and assets the U.S. citizen petitioner will need to demonstrate in order to successfully sponsor the foreign fiance.

Dealing with the rule that eligibility for the green card will end once a K-2 visa holder turns 21 years old.

Line-by-line instructions for filling out USCIS Form I-129F for the fiance of a U.S. citizen.

The visa petition is just the beginning of the process -- learn to attach convincing supporting documentation.

How the U.S. citizen petitioner can best fill out the Form I-134 Affidavit of Support on behalf of a foreign-born fiance.

Which children are eligible for K-2 visas, and how to apply.

What to do when a visa or green card is denied.

If you, as a U.S. citizen, and your foreign-born fiancé(e) fail to meet in person within the two years prior to submitting a petition for a K-1 fiancé(e) visa, expect a denial.

Engaged to a U.S. citizen and hoping to come to the U.S. for the wedding? Here's how to apply for a K-1 visa and K-2 visas for your minor, unmarried children.

Find out what level of income and assets the U.S. citizen petitioner will need to demonstrate in order to successfully sponsor the foreign fiance.

Line-by-line instructions for filling out USCIS Form I-129F for the fiance of a U.S. citizen.

The visa petition is just the beginning of the process -- learn to attach convincing supporting documentation.

How the U.S. citizen petitioner can best fill out the Form I-134 Affidavit of Support on behalf of a foreign-born fiance.

Which children are eligible for K-2 visas, and how to apply.

What to do when a visa or green card is denied.

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