The citizen of the
U.S. petitions to the USCIS Service Center for a K1 fiancee visa
approval, the approval is forwarded to the foreign U.S. consulate
where the foreign fiancee lives. K1
Visas.
The foreign fiancee gathers the
paperwork, attends an interview, and
gets the K1 fiancee visa, travels to the U.S., marries in the U.S.
and applies for adjustment of 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).
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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). K1 Visas.
Opportunity to "get to know your fiancee better"
before marriage, since the visa is good for 90 days.
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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 K1 spouse
has to leave the U.S. K1 Visas.
K1 fiancee visa holders are in valid status for only 90 days
and may not extend their status. K1 fiancee visa holders should
marry and file adjustment of status within 90 days after entry
into the U.S.
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