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 in […]

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 of […]

New I-129F form  Recent changes to the Petition for an Alien Petition (I-129F) means the filing processes changes somewhat. Here’s my LIVE webinar where I’ve discussed the changes.   The I-129F form expired yesterday (edition 12/23/16). A new one is […]

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 […]

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa denials and ineligibility . There are typically three (3) categories of denials possible during your K1 Fiance(e) visa process. We’ll discuss them below in detail, and what you need to know about them. K1 Fiance(e) visa interview denials […]

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 K1 Fiance(e). Having a criminal background is not an automatic denial. Under the International Marriage […]

Previous immigration 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, bans, etc. are big Red flags and reasons […]

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 […]