K-1/fiancé Visa

Also known as a Fiancé Visa

The K-1 visa is sometimes known as a fiancé visa. A United States citizen who is engaged to a foreign national may petition to have his or her fiancé(e) enter the United States in order for them to marry. To qualify for this visa, both the United States citizen-petitioner and the foreign national fiancé(e) must satisfy the following criteria:

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Bona Fide Intention To Marry

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Eligible To Be Lawfully Married

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Met In Person At Least Once In Two Years Prior To Filing The K-1 Visa Petition (Unless A Waiver Is Obtained)

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Willing To Marry Within 90 Days Of Entry Into The United States

Upon entry into the United States, the couple must marry within 90 days or the foreign national must depart. Once married, the couple can file for lawful permanent residence for the K-1 visa holder but there is no guarantee such residence will be granted. In some cases, the K-1 visa holder may be required to file separate K-2 visas for any dependent children wishing to immigrate to the United States.

The K-1 visa is very popular among US citizens with a foreign fiancé but it is not the right choice for everyone. There are dozens of requirements that must be fulfilled in order to be approved and some of them such as vaccination requests, in-person interviews, and a valid passport may seem overwhelming. Let Charlotte Viener & Associates help walk you through the process and determine if the K-1 visa is the right choice for your family.

The Immigration Office of Charlotte E. Viener in New Orleans has knowledgeable and experienced attorneys who can help you determine which visa might work best for you and your specific situation.

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Charlotte Viener & Associates is a New Orleans, Louisiana based law firm that has worked exclusively in the area of Immigration and Nationality Law for over twenty years. We represent immigrants and employers throughout the United States and the world.

Our attorney's are also compassionate and caring and understand that navigating the Immigration laws can sometimes be overwhelming. We will not only fight for you but hold your hand, if needed, throughout the entire process.

In addition, our office offers Flat Fees and Payment Plans with no hidden fees. You will have access to us 24 hours a day and 7 days a week either in our office, on the phone or by email. It is part of the service we offer and is included in the flat fee we quote you at our initial consultation. Please review our google reviews below to hear about our client's experience working with us.

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I've had a complicated situation with my immigration status and no one wanted to take my case but Charlotte did. She helped me deal with it the right way. She gave me directions and it helped me solve my issues.
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Charlotte Viener (& her staff) saved my life!. I have been living in the U.S for over 30 years, hold a green card, have never gotten into any trouble with the law and all of a sudden found myself facing deportation for something that had nothing to do with me, but with my (ex)husband. I went to her office crying and asked her to help me and she was very compassionate and professional at the same time. We won our case and now I am free to continue to pursue my American dream. Thank you Charlotte.
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