I-129F and K-1 Petition extension process I was glad holding the approval letter once my I-129F petition was approved. But I noticed that the I-797 (NOA2) said “valid from [date] to [date]”.   It was a four-month validity. I didn’t […]

How to Avoid the Most-common Fiance K-1 visa Denial . Focus on paperwork and proof of relationship before all else to prevent a K-1 visa denial . Imagine studying for an exam with 20 multiple choice questions. And instead of […]

When’s the best time to file the I-129F petition? Believe or not, there are differences between how many I-129F petitions are filed throughout the year. The USCIS actually receives more Fiance(e) K1 visa petitions in the summer than the winter […]

Ask the Embassy for help during your Fiance visa Don’t be shy. Ask them for answers.   My fiance had a big problem preparing her paperwork. Back then, the Embassy wanted you to fill out the paper version of the […]

I-129F Fiance K-1 Visa Multiple filers IMBRA limits how many times you can apply for a fiance visa. The bigger problem, however, is red flags. . Have either of you applied for a fiance K-1 visa before? Maybe your foreign […]

CRBA during the fiance K-1 visa process A child born abroad to a US citizen parent is eligible for US citizenship with CRBA. No K-2 visa is required.   The first thought that comes to your mind is — “Am […]

Do “high fraud risk” countries have hard fiance visa interviews? Most third-world countries are labeled “high fraud risk” where denials rates are high. But this doesn’t predict if your K-1 visa will be denied. . . Stories of heartbroken couples […]

Fiance K-1 Visa Medical exam Vaccination Requirements You should take the optional Vaccines during the K visa medical exam. However, refusing them won’t affect your visa approval.   During your K-1 visa medical exam, a doctor performs the routine exam […]

How the Lockbox and USCIS process your I-129F fiance visa petition . Once you mail out your paperwork, the Lockbox facility and the USCIS review your case. Let’s talk about the entire process and what you can do while waiting. […]

Work / Travel is permitted with an EAD / AP Card after your K-1 visa   You can’t travel outside the US or work without first getting your EAD/AP card   Do you know what the biggest frustration foreign fiance’s […]