Fiancé Visas: Bringing Your Loved One To Dallas
Kelso Law, PLLC, can help you try to bring your fiancé(e) to Dallas so you can begin your life together. Our team of dedicated immigration lawyers are well-versed in handling fiancé visas, offering you the guidance and support you need throughout the process. Led by attorney Rhiannon Kelso and her straightforward, honest approach to immigration law, we keep you informed at every step. Our thorough and relentless work ethic drives us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients, making us a trusted ally for your immigration needs.
What Are The Requirements For Fiancé Visas?
To bring your fiancé(e) to the United States, you must start by filing Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e). This is an essential step in obtaining a K-1 nonimmigrant visa. There are specific eligibility criteria that you must meet:
- U.S. citizenship: You must be a U.S. citizen to petition for a fiancé visa.
- Intent to marry: Both you and your fiancé(e) must have a bona fide intention to marry within 90 days of their entry into the U.S.
- Legal freedom to marry: You and your fiancé(e) must be legally free to marry, meaning any previous marriages must have been terminated by divorce, death or annulment.
- In-person meeting requirement: You must have met your fiancé(e) in person at least once within the two years before filing your petition. There are exceptions if meeting in person would violate strict cultural practices or cause extreme hardship.
Gathering the necessary documentation to support your petition is crucial. This includes proof of U.S. citizenship, evidence of your relationship and intent to marry.
The K-1 Visa Application Process And Timeline
To get a fiancé visa, you must work with several government agencies, including USCIS, DOS and CBP. Here is an overview:
- Petition for fiancé(e) – USCIS: Begin by filing Form I-129F. USCIS reviews your submission. Upon approval, your petition is forwarded to the DOS National Visa Center.
- Visa application – DOS: The approved petition is sent to the U.S. Embassy or consulate, where your fiancé(e) will apply for the K-1 visa. Your fiancé(e) will attend a visa interview and present the necessary documents. If the consular officer is satisfied, they will grant the visa for up to six months for a single entry.
- Inspection at a port of entry – CBP: Upon obtaining the visa, your fiancé(e) comes to the U.S. and undergoes inspection by a Border Patrol officer at the port of entry, such as an airport. The officer makes the final decision on admission.
- Marriage: Once your fiancé(e) is admitted into the U.S., you have 90 days to get married. Otherwise, your fiancé(e) could be removed from the country.
- Adjustment of status – USCIS: After marriage, your spouse can apply for a green card by filing Form I-485. This process includes a review of the application and an interview. If you were married for less than two years when the green card is approved, your spouse will receive conditional permanent resident status, valid for two years.
Each case is unique, and the timeline can vary. We help eliminate delays and work to bring your future husband or wife to Dallas as soon as possible.
Talk To Us About Your Texas K-1 Visa Process
To discuss your fiancé visa case, reach out to Kelso Law, PLLC, to set up a consultation with one of our experienced fiancé visa lawyers today. Call 214-216-6816.