Boundless helps you find the right visa for you. Take visa quiz. Browse our services. The sponsoring partner must be a U. You can show this through invitations, venue reservations, or other proof that the wedding is not a vague dream but a specific, planned event. Alternatively, you can provide a simple signed statement of your intent to marry within 90 days of arrival. You must have met in person at least once in the past two years.
This requirement can be waived for religious practices or in cases of extreme hardship to the U. The U. Requirements include: You and your spouse must have a legally valid marriage, typically proven with a marriage certificate showing the names of both spouses, the place of marriage, and the date of marriage.
The marriages of same-sex couples and heterosexual couples are equally valid under U. You must prove that any previous marriages for both spouses have been terminated typically with a divorce or death certificate.
Separate petitions are not required if the children accompany or follow to join you within one year from the date of issuance of your K-1 visa. If they want to travel later than one year from the date your K-1 visa was issued, they will not be eligible to receive K-2 visas, and separate immigrant visa petitions will be required.
If your child has a valid K-2 visa and you have already adjusted status to that of permanent resident, your child may still travel on the K-2 visa. A visa allows a foreign citizen to travel to the U. You should be aware that a visa does not guarantee entry into the United States. Travelers should review important information about admissions and entry requirements on the CBP website under Travel.
Coming to the United States to live permanently, you will want to learn more about your status as a Lawful Permanent Resident. If your inquiry concerns a visa case in progress at a U. Embassy or Consulate, you should first contact the U. Embassy or Consulate handling your case for status information. Select U. Embassy or Consulate to review their website for contact information. Before making an inquiry, we request that you carefully review this website. Often, the answers to questions are easily found which enables us to help other applicants and U.
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Department of State of the views or products contained therein. If you wish to remain on travel. Cancel GO. Skip to main content. Gov Travel. Passports International Travel U. Stay Connected. Law Enforcement. Y Z All. Overview: What Is a K-1 Visa? By Ilona Bray , J. The technical name for the process of applying for the green card within the U.
But applying for a green card isn't required. As the spouse of a U. Unfortunately, the coronavirus or COVID pandemic has brought every part of the immigration process to a near standstill.
As of late , obtaining a K-1 visa is virtually impossible, owing to government office closures to in-person visits and presidential bars on immigration. Even after things reopen, expect delays as the backlog clears. The U. Take a look at these tips on completing the form. Tip: Save this important letter. It contains your digit receipt number. You can use this receipt number to check your case status. A poorly prepared petition can also delay the approval process and even create significant immigration problems.
When you prepare your IF on CitizenPath, we provide simple, step-by-step instructions and alerts to help you avoid costly delays. No credit card is required to try it. The letter will also provide a list of items that must be submitted and explain which items must be submitted immediately and which items should be brought to the K-1 visa interview.
However, consular officers may revalidate the IF petition in four month increments at their discretion. For most cases impacted by the suspension of routine visa services or COVID travel restrictions, it will not be necessary to file a new IF petition.
If children will join as K-2 visa holders, they must also attend the interview. The U. Embassies in some countries do not allow the U. The beneficiary must take documents to the visa interview including proof of the relationship and proof of medical examination. While you shouldn't fear the interview, you should prepare. Know what to expect and try answering some practice questions. The beneficiary will generally have a decision by the end of the interview.
Typically, the embassy or consulate will issue the visa within a couple weeks. It may be shorter for some and longer for others. As explained, the K-1 processing time can vary based on the agencies that adjudicate the many steps.
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