THE CONSULAR INTERVIEW

Problems can arise at the Consular interview that can be fatal to attempts to obtain a visa. In filing for a k-1 fiance for instance, determinations by a Consular official that the beneficiary is seeking the visa to enter the U.S. rather than for the sole purpose of...

THE CONSULAR MEDICAL EXAM

Whether or not it seems to make sense, all alien fiancé(e)’s entering the U.S. are required to submit to a medical examination at a clinic or hospital of the Consulate’s choosing before a visa will be granted. The purpose of this requirement is to screen the alien...

K2 VISA TIPS FOR CHILDREN OF ALIEN FIANCÉS

I have helped many individuals obtain K1 fiancé’s Visas that also had children they wanted to bring with them. As you may recall, children of alien fiancé’s enter the U.S. on the K2 Visa. There are several important things to be aware of when children are accompanying...

THE I-134 AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT

The I-134 is required to help assure the Government that the alien fiancé will not become a public charge (welfare recipient) in the United States after entry.  The Form I-134 is often used in cases involving nonimmigrant visa applications such as the K1. The...

K1 VISA CORE CRITERIA PART II: LAWFUL ABILITY TO MARRY

One of the often overlooked eligibility requirements to obtaining a K1 visa is that there must not be any legal impediments to marriage.  In other words, the marriage must be one that would be legal in the U.S.  For example if the bride or groom would be ineligible...