Boston K-1 (Fiancé / Fiancée) Visa Attorneys
Helping Clients Get a Visa Based on Their Upcoming Marriage
Immigrating based on an upcoming marriage is exciting and brings many challenges. Unfortunately, because many individuals have abused this immigration route, seeking a visa based on fiancé(e) status may arouse suspicion when submitting the visa petition. The good news is that with a trusted law office on your side, your immigration attorneys can help you submit the necessary documents to prove that your relationship is valid.
At Toland Law, LLC, we have extensive experience with many aspects of the K-1 visa. We help fiancé(e)s get their visas, obtain a green card, and get work authorization so they can accomplish their immigration goals. We are dedicated to helping clients achieve their dreams through a K-1 visa, permanent resident status, or citizenship.
When you hire our immigration attorneys, you’ll get personalized advice unique to your situation. We’ll also listen carefully to your questions and concerns and answer in terms you can understand. Call us now at 857-347-3701 to learn more about how we can help.
What Are the Eligibility Requirements for a K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa?
Obtaining a K-1 visa depends on proving you are eligible and your relationship is valid. Your fiancé status application should prove that you meet the requirements for individuals planning to marry in the U.S. and other standards of good moral character.
For example, the following are some requirements for K-1 visa eligibility:
- You or your fiancé is a U.S. citizen
- You plan to marry your fiancé within 90 days of being united on American soil
- You are eligible for marriage, meaning any previous marriages have been terminated by divorce, death, or annulment
- You have met with your fiancé a minimum of once within the previous two years before filing the K-1 visa petition (unless you are exempt from this requirement due to religious practices, culture, or inability due to extreme hardship)
What Is the Typical Process for Seeking a K-1 Visa?
The basic steps of applying for entry under a fiancé visa are:
- Filing the petition – You’ll need to file Form I-129, establishing your relationship and eligibility
- Applying for your visa – Next, you’ll submit a visa application with the U.S. Embassy or consulate where you live. You’ll then attend an interview where you’ll bring the required documents and answer questions regarding your relationship
- Passing the port of entry inspection – When entering the country, you’ll need to show your valid K-1 non-immigrant visa
- Marrying your fiancé – You are required to marry your fiancé within 90 days of entering the U.S.
- Adjusting your status – After marrying your spouse, you can apply for a green card by filing form I-485 to request an adjustment of status
What Other Benefits Does the K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa Provide?
K-1 visas provide many benefits besides allowing the fiancé(e) to enter the United States and get married. Some of these benefits include being able to:
- Bring your unmarried minor children into the U.S. under a K-2 visa. They may also adjust to permanent resident status if they are unmarried
- Apply for work authorization by submitting form I-765 when you apply for a green card
- Marry in the United States for easier immigration purposes
- Travel with greater ease after you are married
Please be aware that you can easily jeopardize these and other benefits if you fail to follow the regulations associated with a fiancé visa properly. A Massachusetts immigration attorney like those at our law firm can help ensure that you follow the protocol precisely to obtain your K-1 visa and achieve your immigration goals.
Should You Hire Our Boston K-1 (Fiancé / Fiancée) Visa Attorneys?
Choosing an immigration attorney can be challenging with the many options available. You need to find law offices that will provide the care and service you need as a foreign national seeking to enter for marriage-based purposes. Your law firm should also be dedicated to helping you obtain permanent residency and citizenship if desired.
At Tolland Law, LLC, we are proud to help U.S. citizens reunite with their betrothed loved one to be married on U.S. soil and start a new life. We also understand that things don’t always go as planned, and we will help you through any obstacles as you seek legal entry into the U.S.
Call our immigration attorneys to learn more in a 30-minute conversation about your unique situation. You can reach us at 857-347-3701 to schedule your initial consultation.