subject: I Want To Bring My Filipina Fiance to the US [print this page] I Want To Bring My Filipina Fiance to the US
Fiancee American citizens who plan to marry their Filipino fianc(e) in the United States must file an I-129F petition with the USCIS office that has jurisdiction over the petitioner's place of residence. Once approved, the I-129F petition is sent to NVC, which forwards it to the Embassy in Manila. The Embassy will send the Filipino fianc(e) information on how to apply for the K1 visa including the medical examination and visa interview dates.Generally, it takes 8 to 12 months from the date the petition is approved for the K-1 visa to be issued. If a field investigation is required and if the applicant does not satisfy all the application requirements, visa issuance may take longer.
The presence of the U.S. citizen is not required during the fianc(e)'s visa interview. Because of the time involved in processing the application for a K-1 visa, it is recommended that the petitioner and beneficiary gather the required documentation for the visa application at the earliest possible time. Children (unmarried and below 21 years of age) of a K-1 applicant may derive immigration benefits from the same I-129 petition and are issued "K-2" visas. Derivatives who are following-to-join the principal applicant parent must apply for their K-2 visas in a timely manner to allow visa issuance within the required period.
Causes of its delaying : The slightest mistake can cause you long delays, and possibly even result in your fiancee denied a K-1 Visa. If you are caught misrepresenting on the application sswhich can also affect visa application to other countries! There are also new statutes as part of the Homeland Security Act, that pertain to K 1 Visas, that you need to be aware of , especially if you were introduced online, or if you have brought in a fiancee in the past. It is important that all the paperwork and supporting documents are carefully completed and compiled.
Firmed Immigration Requirements :
o The petitioner must be a United States citizen. Legal Permanent Resident "Green Card" holders of the U.Snot mandatory a K1 Visa for their foreign fiancee.
o Both the petitioner (US Citizenship Holder) and the beneficiary (foreign fiancee) must be free to marry. This means that if either has been previously married he or she must be either divorced or widowed, or else the marriage must be legally annulled.
o The petitioner and foreign fiancee must have the intent to marry within 90 days of the foreign fiancee's arrival in the U.S.
o The foreign fiancee must pass a medical exam at a clinic approved by the U.S. Consulate that fiancee must not have any type of communicable disease or serious mental illness.
o The foreign fiancee must also not have a criminal record. If this is a concern in your situation you should consult an immigration attorney experienced with fiancee visas before proceeding further.
