Fiance Visa K

What is a K-1 Visa?

To be classified as a fiance or fiancee, a foreign national must be the beneficiary of an approved visa petition filed by a United States citizen. Needless to say, both the United States citizen and the foreign national must be single to be eligible for this classification.

United States citizen petitioners are subject to other requirements including, but not limited to, those regarding criminal offenses. Beneficiary's criminal, immigration, and medical records will be reviewed.

There are other requirements that must be met in order to qualify for a finace visa k, such as the requirement that petitioner and K-1 beneficiary have met in person within the last two years. This requirement can be waived as a matter of discretion by immigration officers.

What about family members?

Children of beneficiary (step-children of the United States citizen) do not require a separate petition if they meet the definition of child set forth in the regulations and will be provided the same classification (K-2) as the beneficiary if accompanying or following to join him or her.

What is a K-3 Visa?

The Legal Immigration Family Equity Act (LIFE Act) enacted in 2000 created a "hybrid" K-3 visa category for spouses of United States citizens who seek admission while awaiting approval of their immediate relative petitions.

How do I obtain a K-3 Visa?

The K-3 visa category is only for spouses United States Citizens. To be classified as a K-3, a foreign national must be the beneficiary of an approved visa petition filed by a United States citizen. Spouses can apply at a United States Embassy or Consulate to obtain a K-3 visa. Beneficiary's criminal, immigration, and medical records will be reviewed.

What about family members?

K-4 category is usually reserved for the alien's minor children as children are defined by pertinent federal regulations and can enter the United States if they are accompanying, or following to join, the alien. Extra care must be given to this category so complications do not arise.

V Visa

What are V Visas?

The Legal Immigration Family Equity Act (LIFE Act) enacted in 2000, created a "hybrid" visa, the V visa category, for spouses and children of legal permanent residents who are beneficiaries of a family petition filed before December 21, 2000 if the petition has been pending for three or more years for any reason.

A person can apply for V status within, as well as at outside, the United States at a United States Embassy or Consulate. The interesting item about V visas is that they allow for dual intent, that is the intent to return home as well as be an intending immigrant. Some V's need to exercise care when they travel pursuant to their V visa so as not to trigger any immigration problems.

There are three V categories: one is for spouses, another one is for children of legal permanent residents, and another one for derivative beneficiaries of the spouse of a legal permanent resident.

Family Unity Program

What is the Family Unity Program?

Unmarried children and spouse of legalized aliens are allowed to stay in the United States and work through a stay of deportation. This stay is extended until their immigrant visa priority date is reached. The petitioner obtained his or her green card through Amnesty, Special Agricultural Worker, or Cuban/Haitian program.

How can we help you?

We assist families and individuals to navigate through complex regulatory requirements. We discuss all possible, available options and we assist eligible individuals to qualify for the desired status. We file the appropriate documentation and represent them throughout the immigration process.