How long should you know each other before filing the I-129F? You must watch out for these FOUR red flags which spring up when you have a quick K-1 fiance relationship.   Regardless of how long you’ve known each other, […]

Fiance K-1 applicants can’t marry outside the U.S. . You’re not allowed to marry your K-1 fiance while your visa is pending or even approved while outside the US. It can only happen in the US. A legal (civil) wedding […]

Met your K-1 fiance online through an IMB? . There’s a good possibility that you met your foreign fiance online. If you struck a relationship with a K-1 fiance through an International Marriage broker (IMB), it requires compliance with certain […]

The numbers tell us denials are increasing . Recent reports from the US Department of State don’t give very reassuring immigration statistics. Unfortunately, it looks like the denials rates are increasing for the K-1 visa. It’s quite probable that the recent turn […]

Presentation is critical in your K-1 interview . Presenting yourself properly is crucial to your K-1 visa interview success. The interview is the final and most important step in the fiance(e) visa process. . . When you’re finally in front […]

I-129F Petitioner with Criminal Records . US citizens with certain criminal records need to comply with some requirements in order to file the I-129F for their K-1 Fiance. Having a criminal background is not an automatic denial but you must […]

Previous immigration violations or status in the US (Fiance K1 visa) . One of the “admissibility” criteria of a Fiance k1 visa is to have a dependable and trustworthy immigration record. Past overstays, deportations, bars, etc. are problematic or Red […]

No commonality – a “Red Flag” in Fiance K1 visa case . Having very little in common is a huge “Red Flag” for couples seeking a Fiance k1 visa. It undoubtedly raises suspicion among interviewers as to what your true […]

I-129F Petition RFE (Fiance K1 visa) . Surprised to receive a “Request for Evidence” (RFE) notice from the USCIS? After filing a I-129F Petition for K1 visa, you must answer if you receive a “Request for evidence” (RFE) letter in the mail. Don’t […]

Fiance(e) K1 Visa Proof of relationship A bona fide relationship is required for successful approval of the Fiance(e) K1 visa.  What is a “bona fide relationship”? Why is it required? During the Fiance(e) visa interview, you are required to present […]