Lockbox Facility delays receipt of I-129F petitions due to COVID-19 restrictions . On January 8th, 2021, the USCIS issued a notification regarding delays faced by the Lockbox facilities throughout the nation. The official notice is published here: https://www.uscis.gov/news/alerts/uscis-lockbox-updates All categories […]

The following extensive list are all terms / definitions related to a Fiance K-1 or K-2 visa. For further information on what these terms are, see the rest of the website (put into the “search” field). . Adjustment of Status […]

How do K visa holders Adjust Status (I-485) using co-sponsors? . Part of the process of becoming a Permanent Resident (“Green Card” holder) requires the Affidavit of Support (form I-864) from a responsible sponsor. For fiance K-1 or K-2 visa […]

Top 8 Questions about Adjustment of Status for K visa holders . . Adjustment of Status (I-485) is one of the final, yet most important, steps for K visa holders to complete their immigration journey in the US. With Permanent […]

What are the costs for the I-485 Adjustment of Status for K visa entrants? . . The cost for Adjustment of Status (I-485, “Green Card”) for fiance visa holders ranges from $1,300 to $1,800 per person on average, which includes […]

First, let me share the good news this week regarding the K visa process before I talk about the bad. The Department of State announced they will extend the MRV fee (interview fee, $265) up to December 31, 2021. Normally, […]

What are the I-485 Approval Rates for K visa entrants? . . K visa holders must file the I-485, Adjustment of Status, to become Legal Permanent Residents (i.e. “Green Card holders”). On average, about 35,000 to 45,000 K visa holders […]

What happens during the I-485 Green Card Interview for K visa couples? . . K visa holders applying to Adjust Status must attend a Green Card Interview before getting Conditional Permanent Residency.  The interview is typically scheduled 12+ months after […]

An injunction temporarily suspends the I-944 . President’s Trump’s “final Rule” –a strict enhancement of the public charge law– was recently suspended by an injunction placed by a NYS judge. As a result, the USCIS will no longer require form […]

Marriage and Relationship evidence to include with an I-485 Petition for Fiance Visa holders . . As a fiance K visa holder Adjusting Status (I-485, Green Card) you need a valid marriage certificate to show you and the US citizen […]