K-1 Fiancé Visa Services for Couples Seeking U.S. Residency
Are you a U.S. citizen trying to help your fiancé(e) enter the country? Are you planning to marry your engaged partner within 90 days of their arrival? At Robert M. Bell, P.A., we are trusted immigration and nationality attorneys who can help you with any family-based immigration issue. People from Hollywood and across South Florida have been turning to us for help for almost two decades. We provide them with dedication and care as they work through these issues.
What is Form I-129F?
Form I-129F is officially known as the Petition for Alien Fiancé(e). It’s just what it sounds like – a petition to allow a non-U.S.-citizen fiancé(e) to enter the United States legally so that they can marry their U.S. citizen fiancé(e). Filing form I-129F is the first step in obtaining a K-1 visa.
The K-1 visa application process can be complicated if you’re unfamiliar with it. You must also pay $535 in Form I-129F filing fees to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). If you have questions or require legal assistance, please consult our reputable immigration law firm in Florida.
Who Can Apply for a Fiancé(e) Visa?
If you are a U.S. citizen, you can apply for a K-1 immigrant visa to help your fiancé(e) enter the country. According to the USCIS, you may obtain a K-1 visa for your soon-to-be spouse if you provide the following supporting evidence:
- Proof that you intend to marry your fiancé(e) within 90 days of their arrival
- Evidence that prior marriages have been terminated
- Proof that you physically saw your soon-to-be spouse in person no more than two years ago
We cannot stress enough the importance of the 90-day-after-marriage requirement for your petition. It can lead to serious consequences if you do not get married as you intended within that time period.
How to File Form I-129F in Florida
Completing and submitting Form I-129F is one step on the road toward marrying the love of your life and living in the United States. You’ll need to follow all the form’s instructions to avoid complications. Incorrectly filing Form I-129F could severely delay the process of the fiancé(e) visa.
K-1 visa applicants cannot petition for a fiancé(e) visa (I-129F) online. You must physically submit the completed form and all relevant documents to a specified USCIS address. To learn all the details about filing Form I-129F, contact us at Robert M. Bell, P.A.
Various supporting documents must accompany your Form I-129F when you mail it. Relevant documents you may attach include:
- Copy of a birth certificate
- A recent full-color photograph
- Proof of a legal name change
At Robert M. Bell, P.A., we can assist you in assembling and submitting the necessary documents, as well as filing Form I-129F with USCIS. The entire process for obtaining a fiancé(e) visa can be time-consuming and unpredictable, with no guarantees. The average duration can be between 10 and 16 months.
Contact Our Florida Immigration Attorneys Today
At Robert M. Bell, P.A., we offer the resources and knowledge you need to help your fiancé(e) enter the United States legally. If you need assistance with any phase of the fiancé(e) visa (I-129F) application process, don’t hesitate to reach out. Call 954-241-4209 to schedule a free consultation.