When people are undecided between the fiance and spousal visa, one of the most common factors they consider is the speed and timeline. I’m gonna go over this subject in today’s video, “K1 Fiance Visa vs. CR1 Spousal Visa: Which is Faster?”
Read More »K1 Visa Background Checks – For Sponsor? Or For Beneficiary? Or For Both?
During the first phase of the process, the USCIS filing, this process is mostly about the US sponsor. Background checks will be performed on the sponsor at this point. There is no point in trying to hide or cover up any past convictions or even expungements, as they have all the info already.
Read More »Will a Felony Give Me Trouble With My K1 Fiancé Visa?
We’ve got a question coming in from Harvey, “I have a felony from over 10 years ago. What are my chances of getting my fiance approved for a K1 fiance VISA?” Well, without knowing what the felony conviction is, that’s difficult to say.
Read More »Should I Marry my British Fiance in the UK or the US?
If you are reading this, chances are you are an American who fell in love with a Brit, or a Brit who fell in love with an American. This post will focus on couples who plan to get married and settle in the United States, and wish for the British citizen to obtain permanent residency in the US with a green card. If you are looking to settle in the UK, you will need to contact a UK based attorney.
Read More »Getting a Philippine Death Certificate
Death certificates can be obtained on security paper (preferred method) from the PSA or at www.ecensus.com.ph.
Certified copies can be obtained from local civil registrars. As in the cases of birth and marriage certificates of deaths occurring since 1946 are obtainable from the National Census and Statistics Office.
Read More »Converting to Islam to “Legally” Divorce in the Philippines
The Philippines is the only country other than the Vatican that outlaws divorce. That’s why it’s no surprise that so many of our customers are surprised to find out that their Filipina fiance cannot qualify for a K1 fiance visa and be with them in the United States due to a previous unresolved marriage.
Read More »What is the K-1 Visa?
Everything you need to know about the fiancé(e) visa The K-1 fiancé visa allows the foreign partner of a U.S. citizen to legally enter the U.S., and once married, apply for a green card through marriage. How long does the K-1 visa take? The wait time for a K-1 visa currently takes 6 months on […]
Read More »K-1 Visa Interview Questions
Fiancé visa interview sample questions to help you prepare The K-1 Interview The K-1 interview is perhaps the biggest cause of anxiety for anyone applying for a fiancé visa. While it’s completely understandable that you find this stressful, rest assured that it probably won’t be as bad as you think. The consular officer will primarily […]
Read More »7 Tips for Getting Your K-1 Visa Approved
Gain an advantage when applying for your fiancé visa It’s true: most people who apply for a K-1 visa are successful. In fact, according to statistical reports published by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), about 74% of fiancé(e) visas were approved in 2020. Nonetheless, it’s totally understandable if you’re worried about the final outcome […]
Read More »Immigration FAQ
Answers to frequently asked questions about green cards and the U.S. immigration system Green Card and Immigration Basics What is a green card? A “green card,” issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), provides proof of lawful permanent resident status, with authorization to live and work anywhere in the United States. Most green cards […]
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