Added: 08/09/2005 |
Fiance visa - double pleasureEveryone wants to find love. There are no national or any other limits for this feeling. If the relationships between the citizens of different countries become really serious and things go to marriage, there occurs the question concerning the place of living. One of the lovers should move to another country. More often it is women. So, if one wishes to bring his fiancee to his country he will need some type of visa for her. Usually, it is named FIANCE VISA.
Most countries have similar regulations for fiance immigrants. We take as example visa regulations of the United States of America. But it is strongly recommended to consult an immigration attorney in your country.
There are several types of American visas, which available for citizens of other countries. But if your purpose is marriage and nothing more, you will need a fiancee visa (K1 visa). It is the only entry visa available for those who plan marriage in the United States. There is NO OTHER AMERICAN VISA available for marrying in the U.S.
At first, let's give a definition for K-1 Fiance Visa. This is a nonimmigrant visa classification "K-1" for aliens coming to the United States to marry American citizens and reside here. The main document, which governs visa services, is the Immigration and Nationality Act.
The next important thing is processing time. It may be approximately from 30 to 120 days. The times are constantly changing depending on the area of the U.S. in which you reside. Generally it should not exceed 3-4 months, but only in case when the application is handled correctly.
It is usually 5 steps one should make to receive K-1 Fiance Visa.
Step 1 - filing the Petition. To begin the K-1 process, you have to file a petition at the Immigration and Naturalization Service (USCIS) office having jurisdiction over your current or intended residence in the U.S. It is not free, of course. A filing fee for the petition is $110.00. It should be remembered that petitions for K-1 visas cannot be filed or approved outside the United States.
Step 2 starts when your petition is approved. USCIS will notify you and send the petition to the State Department, who perform a background check. Then final processing begins in the U.S. Embassy. It is important to point out that each Embassy may process the K-1 Visa process differently.
Step 3 is processing the Provisional Case. The only thing you should pay attention for is that for all cases the American Consulate must send a name check cable that requires a reply from the FBI.
Step 4. Scheduling an interview. The Embassy will send out Packet 4 explaining the process of obtaining medical exams and scheduling an appointment for a visa interview when the following items will be presented:
· The actual approved petition from USCIS
· Clearances from the required name checks
· A signed OF-169 from the beneficiary
· The Embassy will usually accept a faxed copy of OF-169.
The Embassy will consider requests for interview scheduling on the basis of official telegraphic notification from USCIS of petition approval on a case-by-case basis.
The final step is the Visa Interview itself. On the date of the appointment, which is offered by an embassy, your Fiance should come to the Immigrant Visa section.
He/she will need to fill out a Nonimmigrant Visa Application (OF-156) in duplicate, as well as a supplement to form DS-156 required in K visa cases.
Originals of primary documents, such as birth, marriage, and death records, will be returned to the applicant after the interview.
In addition to the prescribed application forms, the following documents are normally required:
· Valid passport
· Birth certificate
· Divorce or death certificate of any previous spouse
· Police certificate from all places lived since age 16
· Medical examination
· Evidence of support
· Evidence of valid relationship with the petitioner
· Photographs
There are some categories of people who can't get American K-1 visa. Among them are humans who have a communicable disease, or have a dangerous physical or mental disorder; drug addicts are in the same group; persons who have committed serious criminal acts, including crimes involving moral turpitude, drug trafficking, and prostitution; getting a visa will be prohibited for those who have used fraud or other illegal means to enter the United States. All these categories of people must be refused a visa.
I hope it is not your case. And there will be no problems for you in receiving a double pleasure - new residence and your "second half".
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