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• FAQs about the Fiancé(e) Petition

  • What is a fiancé(e) petition?
  • What are the requirements to file a fiancé(e) petition?
  • Can a permanent resident file a fiancé(e) petition?
  • What if the petitioner has been convicted of a crime?
  • Can an unemployed petitioner file a fiancé(e) petition?
  • Can the petitioner file more than one fiancé(e) petition?
  • Does the petitioner have to be single to file a fiancé(e) petition?
  • Does the petitioner have to meet the fiancé(e) in person?
  • What is the government filing fee for a fiancé(e) petition?
  • How long does it take the USCIS to process a fiancé(e) petition?
  • How long is the fiancé(e) petition valid for after approval?

• FAQs about the National Visa Center (NVC)

  • What is the National Visa Center?
  • How long does it take the NVC to process a fiancé(e) petition?

• FAQs about K -1 visa(s) and K-2 visa(s)

  • What is a K-1 visa?
  • What are the requirements for issuance of a K-1 visa?
  • How is a K-1 visa processed by the United States embassy or consulate?
  • Why would the United States embassy or consulate deny a K-1 visa?
  • How long is the entire K-1 visa process?
  • How long does it take the United States embassy or consulate to issue a K-1 visa?
  • What is the K-1 visa fee at the United States embassy or consulate?
  • For how long is a K-1 visa valid after issuance by the United States embassy or consulate?
  • What happens after you receive the K-1 visa?
  • Can a U.S. citizen get married in a fiancé(e)’s home country?
  • For how long is a K-2 visa valid after issuance?
  • Can a fiancé(e)’s children come to the United States after the fiancé(e) enters the United States?
  • Can a fiancé(e)’s children come to the United States after the fiancé(e) gets married?
  • Can a U.S. citizen complete the K-1 process without an attorney?
  • Why should I retain an attorney?
  • How can I verify the status of my case?

• Arrival in the United States on a K-1 visa and K-2 visa

  • What is the procedure when a fiancé(e) arrives in the United States?
  • How long can a fiancé(e) remain in the United States after they enter?
  • Can the 90 day period in the United States be extended?
  • After a fiancé(e) enters the United States, how long do they have to get married?
  • Can a fiancé(e) marry a different U.S. Citizen?
  • How does a fiancé(e) obtain permanent residence (‘green card’) after they enter the United States?
  • How does a fiancé(e)’s children obtain permanent residence (‘green card’) after entering the United States?
  • Can a fiancé(e) work legally after they enter the United States?
  • Can a fiancé(e)’s children work legally after entering the United States?
  • Can my fiancé(e) obtain a social security number after they enter the United States?
  • Can my fiancé(e)’s children obtain a social security number after entering the United States?

• Entering the United States on a Tourist Visa

  • Can a fiancé(e) apply for a tourist visa while a K-1 visa is pending?
  • Can a fiancé(e) apply for a tourist visa instead of a K-1 visa?

• Entering the United States Using a Different Type of Visa

  • What if a fiancé(e) entered the United States using another type of visa?
  • What if a fiancé(e) entered the United States using another type of visa and has overstayed?
  • What if a fiancé(e) entered the United States on a visa waiver?
  • What if a fiancé(e) entered the United States on a visa waiver and overstayed?
  • What if a fiancé(e) entered the United States illegally without a visa waiver?

• FAQs about CR-1 Visa and CR-2 Visa

  • What is a CR-1 visa?
  • What is a CR-2 visa?
  • What are the requirements for a CR-1 visa?
  • Is it preferable to obtain a K-1 visa or a CR-1 visa?

• FAQs about IR-1 Visas

  • Who is an immediate relative?
  • What is an IR-1 visa?
  • What are the requirements for an IR-1 visa for a spouse?

• FAQs about K-3 Visas

  • What is a K-3 visa?

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