The citizen of the
U.S. petitions to the USCIS Service Center for a K1
Fiance Visa approval, the approval is forwarded to the foreign
U.S. consulate where the foreign Fiance lives. K1
Fiance Visas
The foreign Fiance gathers the
paperwork, attends an interview, and
gets the K1 Fiance Visa, travels to the
U.S., marries in the U.S. and applies for adjustment of status during
the first 90 days.
Total time estimated: 6-9 months. This is usually the best method
IF the foreign Fiance does not have a tourist visa (or visa waiver).
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Usually quicker than a spousal visa
Will be able to work upon entry after getting social security
card and an EAD (Employment Authorization Document). An EAD
is applied for at the same time you file for AOS (Adjustment
of Status), after marriage. Usually waiting times are 90 days
to get the EAD). K1 Fiance
Visas
Opportunity to "get to know your Fiance better"
before marriage, since the visa is good for 90 days.
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Must have advance parole in order to travel outside
the US, will have to file adjustment of status after
entry.
If the relationship fails before permanent residency is granted,
there are no other options for adjustment and the K1 spouse
has to leave the U.S. K1 Fiance
Visas
K1 Fiance
Visa holders are in valid status for only 90 days and
may not extend their status. K1 Fiance Visa holders should
marry and file adjustment of status within 90 days after entry
into the U.S.
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