Who is a spouse?
The question of who is considered a spouse is important for U.S. immigration and non-immigrant purposes. There are three main considerations of whether there is a marriage. First, the marriage must have been valid at the time it was performed. Each party of a marriage must have been free to marry at the time it […]
U.S. Citizen and a Thai Spouse: What are the Options?
The oldest and strongest objective of U.S. immigration law is to unite families. The U.S. citizen reunification with their spouse is the core of family reunification. So when a U.S. citizen has married a Thai national, what are the options for them? There are several options and visa categories available for the married couple. K3 […]
Post K-1 Visa
Once the fiancé enters the United States, what happens next? The U.S. Citizen and the K-1 Fiancé should begin planning their wedding after the K-1 visa is approved. Under the terms of the K-1 visa, the K-1 Fiancé is required to marry the U.S. Citizen sponsor within 90 days of entry into the United States. […]
K-3 Non-Immigrant Spouse Visa
A K3 visa allows a spouse (husband or wife) of a U.S. citizen to enter the United States as a non-immigrant, and wait for the green card petition to complete processing. It is a multiple entry two-year visa. The K3 visa holder can also bring their children under the age of 21 to the United […]
Fiancee Visa Financial Requirements
Sponsors of a K-1 fiancé visa are required to file an I-134 Affidavit of Support. The I-134 Affidavit of Support is different from the I-864 Affidavit of Support. The I-134 Affidavit of Support is for non-immigrant visa like the K1 or K3 visa. The I-864 Affidavit of Support is for sponsors of an immigration petition. […]
K1 Visa Process
The K1 visa process commences with the American citizen filing the I-129F petition in the United States with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The package must have the needed forms, passport size photos, evidence of the relationship, and the letter of intent to get married. If the U.S. Citizen or the foreign […]