• By: Andrew Driggs, Esq.
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In this article, you can discover…

  • How to prove the genuineness of your K-1 visa-related relationship.
  • How to prepare for a K-1 visa medical examination.
  • The role of existing children in your application process.

How Can I Prove That My Relationship Is Genuine For A K-1 Visa?

There are several requirements for a K-1 visa, the first of which is that the couple has to have met at least once over the past 12 months unless there is a very good reason why they couldn’t. For example, if you are entering an arranged marriage or have a religious prohibition from meeting your wife, you may be exempt from this requirement. However, reasons such as the inability to afford travel expenses will not prove a genuine relationship.

When we are filing for a fiancé visa, we want to be sure that we can provide receipts, documentation, and photographs that can prove that the couple has met. We will also need to prove through wedding venue deposits or communications with planners that the couple in question is ready to marry within 90 days of the fiancé’s entry to the United States.

What Happens If I Can’t Meet Couple’s Income Requirements For A K-1 Visa?

In circumstances where a couple cannot meet the income requirements for a K-1 visa, I always go through the documents to see if the affidavit of support for a fiancé allows for joint sponsorship. A joint sponsor is someone who is willing to accept legal responsibility for supporting your spouse if you are unable to do so. It is important to note that joint sponsors must meet the same financial requirements as the primary sponsor.

Can Having Children From A Previous Relationship Affect My K-1 Application?

If you have children from a previous relationship, they may enter the United States on what is called a K-2 visa. This means that the U.S. citizen can petition on behalf of the fiancé to be able to enter the country, and children are typically petitioned around when immigrating to the U.S. at the same time.

How Can I Prepare For The K-1 Visa Medical Examination?

For a K-1 visa, the medical examination process is the same as you would go through for immigration purposes. This means that there isn’t a whole lot that you can do to prepare for these examinations aside from bringing records of all of your vaccines.

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Attorney Andrew Driggs is a seasoned lawyer based in Harris County, Texas who has helped countless clients just like you navigate the intricacies of fiancé visa law. With 3 decades of experience in immigration law, he is prepared to help you reunite your family so that you can return to your life with your loved ones.

Still have questions? Ready to get started? Contact Driggs Immigration Law today to schedule an initial consultation.

If A Couple Marries Outside Of The 90-Day Window, What Happens To The Fiancé?

If a couple fails to get married within the 90-day window, the fiancé will be considered out of status. The fiancé in question can only receive their green card and adjust their status through the petitioner of their visa. You wouldn’t be able to find somebody else to marry if you are found to be out of status; the law would not permit this.

What Happens If My Fiancé Visa Is Delayed Or Challenged In Texas?

It’s important to keep in mind that once a fiancé visa is approved, it will only be valid for four months. Generally, this causes all parties involved to start scrambling to ensure that all appointments and communications are handled with the consulate of the foreign country.

Everyone involved must be sure to communicate with and respond to any questions from the consulate to avoid further complications. This is a common case where people feel that they can handle this process on their own, only to fall victim to the many pitfalls of obtaining a fiancé visa. It is best to speak with a qualified immigration attorney to be sure you are prepared for the process.

What Can I Do If Cultural Differences Or Language Barriers Are Posing A Challenge In A Fiancé Visa Case In Texas?

It’s not uncommon to find cultural differences all over the place, and almost every country has unique traditions and cultural norms that set them apart. Most commonly, we find that language barriers can be a hiccup in fiancé visa cases in Texas. It’s important to keep thorough documentation of how each party communicates. We can use chat logs and phone call recordings to prove that you and your fiancé are communicating and establishing a plan to surmount the language barrier.

Still Have Questions? Ready To Get Started?

For more information on Top 5 Common Issues In Texas Fiancé Visa Cases And How To Address Them, an initial consultation is your next best step. Get the information and legal answers you are seeking by calling (855) 620-5511 today.

image of attorney Andrew Driggs - Driggs Immigration Law

Attorney Andrew Driggs is a seasoned lawyer based in Harris County, Texas who has helped countless clients just like you navigate the intricacies of fiancé visa law. With 3 decades of experience in immigration law, he is prepared to help you reunite your family so that you can return to your life with your loved ones.

Still have questions? Ready to get started? Contact Driggs Immigration Law today to schedule an initial consultation.

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