K1 Fiancé Visa Attorney
If you are a U.S. citizen who is engaged to a citizen of foreign country, the Midwest-based attorney, Chuck Berendes at Pittman & Pittman, can guide you through the steps necessary to obtain a K-1 fiancée visa. This is a complicated process and small errors can result in lengthy delays. Chuck is here to walk you through the process every step of the way.
Chuck has helped hundred of couples throughout his career. He has streamlined the process and will provide you with clear instructions explaining exactly what is required to get an approval. The vast majority of Chuck’s clients never go to his office. While he is happy to meet with clients in person, most of the work is done electronically and over the phone making the distance from his office irrelevant.
What does a K-1 Visa Do?
A K-1 visa is issued to allow your fiancée to enter the United States for the sole purpose of getting married. You must be married within 90 days of your fiancée entering the United States. However, simply getting married isn’t the end of the process. Once you are married, your spouse must apply for a Green Card through the “Adjustment of Status” process. Chuck has helped hundreds of people obtain Green Cards through a marriage to a U.S. citizen and is happy to walk you through that process as well.
The Application Process
The U.S. citizen will be the “sponsor” for the foreign-born fiancée and file the necessary forms and supporting documents with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. Once the petition is approved USCIS will forward the packet to the National Visa Center, a part of the U.S. State Department. The State Department takes over from here since they run the U.S. embassies and consulates abroad and they issue visas for people to enter the United States. The National Visa Center will send instructions to your fiancée to start gathering the required documents to be prepared for the visa interview.
Before the fiancée visa interview can be scheduled the fiancée will need to complete an online visa application, get a medical exam and a police clearance. At the interview the fiancée will need to take a valid passport that is valid for at least six months, proof of financial support, and proof of a “good faith” relationship with the U.S. citizen petitioner. Additional documents may be necessary depending on the details of your unique situation. The amount of time it takes to secure a K-1 visa varies from case to case. The biggest factor in ensuring that all steps are carried out quickly and accurately.
Chuck has been down this road many times before and he is looking forward to helping you successfully navigate this process as quickly and easily as possible.
Contact Us For Help With Your Family-Based Immigration Needs
To learn more about sponsoring your foreign-born fiancé, schedule a consultation with our K-1 visa lawyer. Call our at 608-620-7774. You may also complete our online contact form.
