In Kerry v. Din, 576 U.S. (2015), the U.S. Supreme Court just decided that the U.S. consulate in Islamabad does not need to inform a U.S. citizen wife why her husband was denied an immigrant spouse visa. The grounds were based on National Security interests under 8 USC §1182(a)(3)(B). Din’s husband admitted that at one point […]
2019 Update to Income Requirements for Fiance & Marriage Visa and AOS Processing
The Income Requirements and Poverty Guidelines have been updated for 2019. For in-depth information about the specific requirements for K1 Visa and Marriage Visa or Adjustment of Status Processing please refer to the following pages: 2019 Fiance Visa Income Requirements 2019 Marriage Visa and AOS Income Requirements Satisfying minimum income requirements is necessary for visa issuance, […]
Green Card Holder Immigrating a Foreign Spouse
If you are a green card holder, there are several things to consider when immigrating a foreign spouse. Your petition to immigrate your spouse will normally be intentionally delayed because you are not yet a U.S. citizen. U.S. citizens can immigrate immediate relative spouses (or fiances) “right away”. Right away is not as quick as you […]
Unable to Satisfy the In-Person Meeting Requirement for Fiance or Spouse Visa Processing
I often receive phone calls from US citizens, unable to travel outside the US in order to fulfill the in-person meeting requirement for Fiance or Spouse Visa processing. Meeting in person is generally required for either a fiance or spouse visa unless there is good cause to waive the requirement. Skyping or other forms of […]
Enter on VWP and Apply for a Green Card Based on Marriage?
Is it possible for my husband to sell the home in Japan, visit U.S. with visa waiver as tourist, bring all the money and luggage with him, and stay in the U.S. and apply for green card based on our marriage? Question Is it possible for my husband to sell the home in Japan, visit […]