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How can I bring my foreign fiance to the US?

How can I bring my foreign fiance to the US?

If you are a U.S. citizen who wants to bring your foreign fiancé (e) to the United States in order to get married, you will need to file a Form I-129F, Petition For Alien Fiancé (e). This is the first step to obtaining a K-1 nonimmigrant visa for your fiancé (e).

Can a fiance ( e ) bring a child to the US?

Children of Fiancé(e)s If your fiancé(e) has a child who is under 21 and unmarried, the child may be eligible to come to the United States on a K-2 nonimmigrant visa. You must include the names of your fiancé(e)’s children on the Form I-129F if you wish to bring them to the United States.

Where does Michael from 90 Day Fiance live?

But since then, they have been living apart. Cheat Sheet reports that the 54-year-old American is back in her home country, but Michael is still in Nigeria. The couple has been living in different countries for the last eight months.

When to apply for a fiance ( e ) visa?

After being admitted to the U.S. on a K-1 nonimmigrant visa, your fiancé (e) may immediately apply for evidence of work authorization by filing Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. In this case, your fiancé (e)’s work authorization is valid for only 90 days after his or her entry into the U.S.

If you are a U.S. citizen who wants to bring your foreign fiancé (e) to the United States in order to get married, you will need to file a Form I-129F, Petition For Alien Fiancé (e). This is the first step to obtaining a K-1 nonimmigrant visa for your fiancé (e).

Children of Fiancé(e)s If your fiancé(e) has a child who is under 21 and unmarried, the child may be eligible to come to the United States on a K-2 nonimmigrant visa. You must include the names of your fiancé(e)’s children on the Form I-129F if you wish to bring them to the United States.

What happens if your fiance leaves the US?

Generally, your fiancé(e) and his or her children must leave the United States at the end of the 90 days if you do not marry. If they do not depart, they will be in violation of U.S. immigration law. This may result in removal (deportation) and could affect their future eligibility for U.S. immigration benefits.

After being admitted to the U.S. on a K-1 nonimmigrant visa, your fiancé (e) may immediately apply for evidence of work authorization by filing Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. In this case, your fiancé (e)’s work authorization is valid for only 90 days after his or her entry into the U.S.

Can a fiance get a US visa on a K-1 visa?

If DOS issues a K-1 nonimmigrant visa, your fiancé (e) travels to the United States and seeks admission at a port of entry while the K-1 nonimmigrant visa is valid. As with any visa, a K-1 nonimmigrant visa does not guarantee admission to the United States.

Can You Bring your spouse to the United States?

Your spouse can remain outside the U.S. until an immigrant visa is issued, or 2. You can apply for a K-3 nonimmigrant (temporary) visa, which allows entry while the initial visa petition is being processed, and allows your spouse to perform the final portions of the application process within the United States.

If DOS issues a K-1 nonimmigrant visa, your fiancé (e) travels to the United States and seeks admission at a port of entry while the K-1 nonimmigrant visa is valid. As with any visa, a K-1 nonimmigrant visa does not guarantee admission to the United States.

Can a spouse apply for a fiance visa?

If you have already married, plan to marry outside the United States, or your fiancé(e) is already residing legally in the United States, your spouse or fiancé(e) is not eligible for a fiancé(e) visa.

Can a nonimmigrant get a K-1 fiance visa?

The K-1 nonimmigrant visa is also known as a fiancé (e) visa. In order to obtain a K-1 fiancé (e) visa, you and your fiancé (e) must intend to marry each other within 90 days of your fiancé (e) entering the U.S as a K-1 nonimmigrant.

Can a permanent resident apply for a fiance visa?

If your fiancé is only a permanent resident, he or she can petition to obtain permanent residency for you only after your marriage has taken place. A fiancé visa is not available to you at this time.