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Although there are limited options for K-1 visa holders who decide to not get married in the U.S., there are also definite circumstances to avoid in this situation.

The 90 day rule is expressly used as a discretionary analysis tool by USCIS officers to determine if a non-immigrant has misled immigration according to the original intent of their existing visa.

One of the main supporting documents for the fiancé visa is for both partners to submit a letter of intent before the fiancés consular interview. Letters should be consistent and include important information on how your relationship was formed and shared interests/goals for married life.

There are many ways consular officers can detect fiancé visa fraud. Take a look at some of the interview questions and thematic topics that might come up during the fiancé visa interview.

If you are trying to pursue a fiancé visa, make sure that you have all of the supporting evidence you need to present to immigration authorities. Additionally, trying to marry someone under false pretenses could potentially lead to being harsher consequences.

The I-134 application is known as the “temporary” affidavit used for non-immigrants coming to the U.S. The form is usually requested by a consular officer if necessary.

Waivers are not ordinary for fiancé visa petitioners but can be requested through supplemental documents and markings on the I-129F.

While U.S. citizens can file a special petition, the I-129F for their foreign fiancé in the K-1 non-immigrant visa category, green card holders cannot. There is no visa available for LPRs to petition for their fiancé who is living abroad. The couple needs to be married for this to be a possibility.

This blog covers the required documentation needed for K-1 visa holders who will be residing in the United States and plan on filing for an adjustment of status.

The I-129F is the Petition for Alien Fiancé, the USCIS form that needs to be completed by a U.S. based citizen who is petitioning on behalf of their foreign fiancé to come to the United States to marry.