One of the eligibility requirements for a fiance visa is the “two year rule” which states.

“the couple must have met in-person within the two years immediately preceding the filing date of the petition within the two years immediately preceding the filing date”

To be considered eligible, a couple MUST have actually met each other, in-person, face to face. This literally means being in the same space, breathing the same air. Video chats, facetime, google hangouts, telephone calls are not considered in-person, face to face.

The rule does not refer to how long the couple has known each other, it only refers to meeting, in-person, face to face. The most RECENT face to face meeting should have occurred no LONGER than 2 years ago.

There are two exceptions to the Face to Face eligibility requirement. If the couple hasn’t met, but the exception applies to them, the couple may request US immigration to WAIVE the requirement and allow the couple’s case to proceed to the consulate interview without the recent face to face meeting. Continue reading “Waiver to 2 year, in-person meeting rule”

First look around to get and an idea of “what is normal?” for her country, you, and your combined situations. The closer your timeline is to “Normal” the better. The consular officers are trained to seek fraud. One way they look for fraud is to compare your story with that of the other couples they interview. The closer your courtship and timeline looks similar to what is considered normal (for her country, for your respective cultures), then the less skepticism.

The further away from the norm, especially on the side of cutting corners and rushing things, the more skepticism your petition attracts.

Compare the timeline of your courtship, from your first date to the day you proposed marriage, compare this with the timelines of other average couples, from the same culture,and country. Continue reading “When to Begin K1 Application”

For the Fiance Visa Interview, each applicant must schedule an appointment at the consulate, and convince the consular officer that theirs is a “bona fide” genuine relationship, and that the purpose of the Fiancee Visa application is solely for sincere marriage.

This information is for couples who are applying for a fiance visa for immigration to the United States and who wish to prepare for the interview at the US Consulate in the fiance’s country. Continue reading “K1 Fiancee Visa Interview”

Fiance Visa interview tips for when the applicant is interviewed for her K1 visa. Each applicant must schedule an appointment at the consulate, and convince the consular officer that theirs is a “bona fide” genuine relationship, and that the purpose of the Fiancee Visa application is solely for sincere marriage.

The Fiance Visa Interview is the final hurdle of the Fiance Visa petition process. The consular officer will ask you questions about you and your American Fiance.

To be approved for your visa, the officer must be convinced that you and your Fiance have a genuine romantic relationship, and that you are honest, sincere and of good moral character.

At the end of the interview your visa is approved or denied.

Here are some tips to help you make a good impression. Continue reading “K1 Fiancee Visa Interview Tips”

Fiance Visa interview preparation starts BEFORE the the applicant schedule an appointment at the consulate, and convince the consular officer that theirs is a “bona fide” genuine relationship, and that the purpose of the Fiancee Visa application is solely for sincere marriage.

The Fiance Visa Interview is the final hurdle of the Fiancee Visa petition process. The consular officer asks questions to confirm the engagement for marriage is “bona fide” and that you are of good moral character.

At the end of the interview the decision is made to approve or deny the visa.

It is a stressful time for you as so much hinges on making a good impression.

The secret to success? Preparation Continue reading “K1 Fiancee Visa Interview Preparation”

A key eligibility requirement for the K1 Fiancee Visa is that the Sponsor and Fiancee have met in person sometime within the two years prior to the application. A waiver, to waive the meeting requirement can be requested based on culture and social practice, or extreme hardship.

Is a meeting required? Continue reading “Face to Face Meeting”

Here are 7 Tips that when working with VisaCoach K1 Fiance Visa clients I always advise them NOT to do. By avoiding these common opportunities to “shoot yourself In the foot” consular officers skepticism can be minimized and an applicant will Have the best chance for success.

Tip Number 1.
Don’t attempt to “game” the visa process by applying for another visa. Continue reading “k1 fiance visa tips 7 donts”

During your Fiance’s visit to the USA you could finalize and submit your fiancee visa petition together. If she plans an extended stay and the process goes quickly you may only be separated for the time it takes for her to return to her country, attend the consular interview, and wrap up her affairs before re-joining you in the USA.

Continue reading “Filing K1 Visa Application during Fiance’s Visit to USA”

The consulate visa interview is the last hurdle prior to obtaining a Fiance Visa or Spouse Visa. Below is my video that explains what happens when your Fiancee attends her Interview at a US consulate or embassy for a final decision on your Fiancee Visa petition for immigration to the USA. 

Each applicant must schedule an appointment at the consulate, and convince the consular officer that theirs is a “bona fide” genuine relationship, and that the purpose of the Fiancee Visa application is solely for sincere marriage.

This video is for couples who are applying for a fiancee visa for immigration to the United States and who wish to prepare for the visa Interview at  the U S Consulate in the fiance’s country.

This information is general, not specific to any particular embassy and  will provide an accurate idea of what to expect.

Should you be interviewing in Manila,  I have recorded another video that describes the Manila visa Interview process in exact detail.

Continue reading “Consulate Interview for Fiance Visa”

We are picking up at the end of the very end K1 fiance visa application process, the consular interview.

Many months ago, a VisaCoach high quality “front loaded” application was submitted to Homeland Security, USCIS. They completed their review to confirm that all primary eligibility evidences were present and the FBI gave you a clean bill of health. The case was passed on to the Department of State’s, National Visa Center, NVC, and now finally your fiance is on the eve of her or his final interview that determines if the visa will be granted or denied.

The following are 5 tips I give VisaCoach clients to prepare them for a fast and friendly interview.

Continue reading “Faster K1 visa approval”

Many couples rely on two incomes, so knowing how soon your spouse may work, should she or he want to, or need to, is a critical part of your financial planning.

So lets start with where you are. You found someone from outside the USA. You fell in love. You got engaged. You applied for the K1 Fiancee visa, and now at long last, your fiancee has arrived to the USA.

After arrival, you two have 90 days to get married.

And you get married.

So now you have a foreign born spouse, who has a visa that is expiring soon, unless you take action, should leave the USA and return to home country.

Of course, the action that you must take, is to apply to USCIS to obtain permission for your new spouse to become a permanent resident.

Continue reading “Employment authorization fiancee visa”

By now you may have come across a reality TV show called “90 Day Fiance”. This show is about couples who after surviving a long distance romance, have received their fiance visas, and are now together in the USA.

The rules for a Fiance Visa is that the couple must marry before the foreign fiance has been in the USA for over 90 days. If not, then the fiance must leave returning to his or her home country on day 90.

Continue reading “90 Day Fiance Visa”

Tip # 1

Before, during and after submitting the application, demonstrate you are a serious suitor. Follow local and cultural customs. If appropriate host an engagement celebration and/or give your fiance an engagement ring or other culturally appropriate token of the engagement.

Continue reading “5 tips to K1 visa approval”