The citizen of the
U.S. petitions to the USCIS
Service Center for a K-1 fiancee visa approval,
the approval is forwarded to the foreign
U.S. consulate where the foreign fiancee
lives.
The foreign fiancee gathers the
paperwork, attends an interview, and
gets the K-1 fiancee visa, travels to the U.S., marries
in the U.S. and applies to adjust status during the first 90 days.
Total time estimated: 6-9 months. This is usually
the best method IF the foreign fiancee does not have a tourist
visa (or visa waiver), and IF the foreign U.S. consulate will not
do direct consular filing.
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Usually quicker than a spousal
visa
Will be able to work upon entry after getting social security
card and an EAD (Employment Authorization Document). An EAD
is applied for at the same time you file for AOS (Adjustment
of Status), after marriage. Usually waiting times are 90 days
to get the EAD).
US Immigration US Visas.
May allow for a "get
to know your fiancee better" before marriage,
since the visa is good
for 90 days. If you pursue a spousal visa you MUST marry
before you apply for a visa to enter the US.
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Must have advance parole in
order to travel outside the US, will have to file
adjustment of status after
entry.
If the relationship fails
before permanent residency is
granted, there are no
other options for
adjustment and the K-1
spouse has to leave the
U.S.
K-1 fiancee visa holders are in
valid status for only 90
days and may not extend
their status. K-1 fiancee visa
holders should marry and
file adjustment of status
within 90 days after entry
into the U.S.
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