Articles – K1 Visa Tips

You will submit a few pictures with your 129 F in support of your relationship. You may be asked to show more pictures at your interviews at the Consulate and for you Green Card.

US SPONSOR’S PREPARATION FOR FIANCÉE’S ARRIVAL IN THE US

If you thought you were home free when she got her passport stamped with the K1 Visa, well, I’ve got news for you. What’s ahead for you will take lots of time. If you didn’t start during the long wait for her to be called for the Consulate Interview, I am afraid you are a bit behind the proverbial 8 ball. Hurry and get it all done now!

TRICK QUESTION PREPARATION FOR THE GREEN CARD INTERVIEW

The conventional wisdom is that the immigration officer will be trying to trick you with surprise questions. We have a different explanation. Either way, here's how to prepare with our selection of actual and potential “trick” questions.

THE GREEN CARD INTERVIEW

The Green Card Interview requires serious preparation because proof of the marriage’s legitimacy is at stake. If you have done the preparation with your partner that we suggest in our previous articles, you will do well. This is what you can expect.

THE CONSULATE INTERVIEW

The importance of preparation for the Consulate Interview cannot be overstressed. If your relationship is genuine, you will answer honestly and truthfully, and maintain your composure. You should be confident of a good outcome. Here’s is your guide.

RESOURCES THAT CAN HELP YOU ALONG THE WAY

You need to look into the resources you will need and their cost. There is much that others need to help you with. Here we provide a comprehensive review of those resources, from selecting an attorney to bringing your pet to the US.

PREPARING FOR THE GREEN CARD INTERVIEW

There is much to do to prepare for the final check – after this step the spouses can relax after succeeding in securing the Green Card. If the Consulate Interview was a test, this is the test on steroids. Anything is open for inspection – and questioning: documents and your married life. Here is your guide to prepare.

PREPARING FOR THE CONSULATE INTERVIEW

This will be the most important day so far for the foreign fiancée in your joint pursuit of being together. To a large extent, the immigration officer at the Consulate will decide your fate. Here’s how to prepare.

PERSONAL STATEMENT

The Personal Written Statement is an important and integral part of the 129 F Petition. The truthfulness of the Statement is critical; false information will later count against your petition. It is used by USCIS to gather information and determine visa eligibility. This is your guide to a compelling Statement.

K1 VISA PROCESSING TIMES

Multiple sources give ranges of processing times. USCIS updates their estimates on their website periodically. Applicants post their individual case’s processing times on social media. What should you expect?

IS SHE ELIGIBLE FOR A K1 VISA? – AND AM I?

Not every couple will be eligible (or admissible) for a K1 Visa. Learn here if you both qualify by checking the list of requirements below.

HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR DOCUMENTS

We consider ourselves to be well-organized people. But the repetitive USCIS requests took us aback. Halfway through we ended up creating a useful process to organize all our materials that we are now sharing with you. Because most originals will be on paper, we created almost exclusively paper files.