With the passage of DOMA, I’ve had the chance to speak with quite a number of same sex couples who are disoriented when it comes to figuring out immigration processing. There is the excitement of finally having validation and official sanction of the relationship, but then the realization in many cases that the immigration process […]
K1 Fiance Visa Denied in China – What Now?
It appears the consulate had already decided to deny the visa even before the interview. The reason for the denial was that there was insufficient evidence to establish a bona fide relation. Question After my third trip to China in 18 months I finally got my long awaited interview in Guangzhou China for a K-1 […]
What’s a Good U.S. Consulate?
Which countries are the less difficult to get a fiancee to the USA? Question Allan, If you could please tell me which of the of these 3 countries are the less difficult to get a fiancee here to the USA. Vietnam, Thailand or Philippines. Thank you. Answer Steve, Great question. If you are early in dating and […]
Marrying a Canadian and Immigrating to the U.S.
Canadians are accustomed to having free access to the U.S. when visiting. However, when there is a romantic relationship with a U.S. citizen, visiting privileges can stop. Below is an example of a couple who innocently thought they could simply move the Canadian to the U.S. to be married. This violates the rules and can […]
K1 Fiance(e) Visa Processing Times
All K1 fiance visas start with filings in the U.S. and end with an interview at the U.S. Consulate abroad where the foreign fiance resides. A K1 fiance visa petition cannot be filed with any immigration office outside the U.S. Case processing currently can take anywhere from about 5 ½ months total to well over one […]