U.S. green card holders are not eligible to apply for fiancé visas. You and your fiancé must prove that your relationship is authentic—through photos, correspondence, and written statements from people who know you as a couple. It’s generally best to have concrete wedding plans in the United States.
How long does it take to get a fiancé visa 2020?
It takes 8-10 months on average (as of June 2021) for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to process Form I-129F (technically called the “Petition for Alien Fiancé”), and an additional 4-6 weeks processing time for the agency to send an interview request at the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
Can You Bring Your fiance to the US on a fiance visa?
You may be eligible to bring your fiancé(e) to the United States on a fiancé(e) visa if you meet the following requirements: You are a U.S. citizen; You and your fiancé(e) intend to marry one another within 90 days of your fiancé(e)’s admission to the United States on a K-1 nonimmigrant visa;
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.
How do I get a green card for my fiance?
If you marry within 90 days, your fiancé (e)—now your spouse—may apply for a Green Card by filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status . We review Form I-485 and the documents your spouse submitted.
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.
