Fiance Visa Consultation
This afternoon, I have a consultation with an individual who is looking for assistance with a K1 visa application for his fiance.
Before every consultation, I send an email requesting a bulleted list of the questions or concerns that the individual would like to discuss. This sets an agenda for the consultation and facilitates great communication between prospective clients and myself.
Since this individual did not provide a list of questions or concerns, I reference some Google Analytics to see what questions other people are asking about k1 visa applications for fiances.
Fiance Visa Processing Time 2023
What is the fiance visa processing time for 2023?
My most recent fiance visa petition in 2023 was approved in 1 year and 8 days:
- 08/22/2022 – Received by California Service Center
- 08/09/2023 – Approval
- 10/11/2023 – NVC Received Approval from USCIS
Keep in mind, this processing time is only for the first step of the fiance visa petition (the Form I-129F). The second (Form DS-160) and third (Form I-485) steps follow entirely different timelines.
Fiance Visa Requirements
The following evidence must be submitted with a fiance visa petition:
- Proof of U.S. citizenship;
- Proof of Termination of Previous Marriages;
- Passport-Style Photographs (of petitioner and foreign fiance);
- Proof of Legal Name Change (if any);
- Proof of Admission to the United States (if any);
- Proof of Intention to Marry Within 90 Days of Entry;
- Proof of In-Person Meeting (during 2-year period immediately before filing); and
- Certified Copies of Petitioner’s Court and Police Records (if applicable).
Fiance Form USCIS
A petition for a foreign fiance is submitted to the USCIS on Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e). The filing fee for Form I-129F is $535.
Steps for Fiance Visa
The fiance visa is at least a four-step process:
- Step 1: Fiance Visa Petition
- Step 2: Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application
- Step 3: Admission to United States > Marriage
- Step 4: Adjustment of Status
Fiance Visa Lawyer Boston MA
As a fiance visa lawyer in Boston, I routinely assist clients with all stages of the fiance visa process.
My fees are outlined below for each step:
- Step 1: Fiance Visa Petition – $2,050
- Step 2: Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application – $2,000
- Step 3: Admission to United States > Marriage – N/A
- Step 4: Adjustment of Status – $1,850
The total estimated cost for the entire process (including filing fees) is approximately $8,000.
What Happens If You Don’t Get Married on a Fiance Visa?
Foreign fiances are generally given 90 days to marry the U.S. citizen petitioner. If the couple does not marry, the foreign fiance must depart the United States. If the foreign fiance does not depart, they will be in violation of U.S. immigration law, and therefore, subject to removal (deportation).
Fiance Visa Attorney
If you would like to speak with a fiance visa attorney, contact Attorney Dayna Lally, at [email protected]. Consultation fees apply.
Disclaimer: This blog article is provided by Lally Immigration Services, LLC for informational and marketing purposes. This article does not constitute legal advice, nor does it establish an attorney-client relationship. No reader should act, or refrain from acting, on the basis of any information presented in this article, or elsewhere on this website, without seeking the advice of appropriate legal counsel, or other professional counsel, licensed in the relevant jurisdiction. Lally Immigration Services, LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability with respect to any actions taken, or not taken, based on any content of this article or website. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Last Reviewed/Updated: 11/17/2023
