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K1 Visa: Failure to have a interview within 4 months

Vadym — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:49:00 GMT

K1 Visa: Failure to have an interview within 4 months

The first step required to apply for a fiance visa is submitting a petition using Form I-129F. This must be completed by the U.S. citizen petitioner. The remainder of the visa application process requires joint participation between the citizen petitioner and the non-citizen applicant. Once the petition is completed and approved by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the non-citizen fiance must complete the visa application process within a reasonable amount of time as defined by immigration regulations. For this reason, non-citizen applicants must apply for their K1 fiance visa within four months of the petition's approval.

In some cases, visa seekers are not able to complete the application for their fiance visa in the four months following approval due to personal circumstances. Fortunately, individuals can ask for their petition to be revalidated at the U.S. embassy or consulate where they are completing the fiance visa application and interview process. Each embassy has a staff of consular officers who are responsible for revalidating I-129F petitions and handling K1 visa applications. Consular officers can revalidate petitions after the four-month time limit as long as both parties have not married someone else and the applicant remains free and willing to legally marry the U.S. petitioner.

To revalidate a petition, the consular officer must believe the couple intends to marry within 90 days of the non-citizen entering the U.S. with a K1 visa. If the petition is revalidated, the non-citizen has an additional four months to apply for a visa. Consular officers can revalidate petitions multiple times. However, with passing months, agents become more skeptical about the legitimacy of the relationship. If a consular officer believes the couple does not have a bona fide relationship or real marriage plans, the petition will not be revalidated, and the non-citizen party will not be able to complete the visa application process.

Consular officers are bound by stringent regulations, which explicitly state that agents should become increasingly concerned about a couple's intentions as more time passes between the petition's approval and the visa application. While there are many legitimate reasons why an applicant may delay the process, it is a red flag to consular officers that may indicate a couple that does not intend to marry or abide by the rules of the K1 visa. Applicants who do not apply for their K1 visa and complete an interview must demonstrate good cause to the consular officer for failing to apply within the standard four-month timeframe.

If you have not completed your interview and visa application four months after the approval of your I-129F petition, a licensed K1 visa lawyer can assist you with gathering information and making a strong case before the U.S. embassy or the consulate offices where you are applying for a K1 fiance visa.

Contact a K1 visa lawyer to learn more about applying for a fiance visa. We specialize in all aspects of the application and immigration process. For a free consultation, contact us by phone or e-mail today.

K1 Visa: genuine relationship requirement

Vadym — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 02:50:00 GMT

K1 Visa: genuine relationship requirement

United States immigration law recognizes that, as an American citizen, you may want to bring a foreign national to the U.S. for the purpose of a later marriage. The K1 fiance visa is the vehicle used to do this.

Immigration law specifically permits a K1 fiance visa to be issued to individuals who want to come into the United States for the sole purpose of entering into a valid marriage. However, the law is not totally clear on what the word 'valid' means except that persons entering the U.S. on a K1 visa must be free to legally marry. For example, K1 fiance visas can't be issued to individuals still married to someone else.

In addition, the process of granting a K1 visa needs to take into consideration whether the relationship is legitimate or possibly an arrangement entered into for the purpose of gaining immigration benefits. At the U.S. Embassy or consulate in every country, there are consular officers whose responsibility it is to process and approve K1 visa applications. It is these officers who are charged with determining whether or not the relationship is a bona fide one. If the official concludes the intended marriage is for immigration purposes alone, then that official is instructed to begin the process of revoking the K1 visa petition. This will eventually lead to the K1 visa application being denied.

It's not necessary for the consular officer adjudicating the fiance visa application to believe both that the proposed marriage is not for bona fide reasons and that the individuals are entering into it for the purpose of getting an immigration benefit of some type, such as a U.S. visa or possibly a green card. In other words, they don't have to believe you are trying to commit immigration fraud. Consular officers are directed to reject a K1 visa application if they simply suspect the relationship is not bona fide.

Bona fide doesn't mean couples must prove they are deeply in love. The U.S. government does recognize that marriages happen for reasons that are not completely romantic. What K1 visa applicants need to show is they have an established relationship with the U.S. citizen petitioner, that they plan to get legally married within 90 days of entering the U.S. and intend to remain married. Not planning to live together can be a red flag leading to denial but not if a good reason exists for the arrangement.

This is why it is beneficial to have an immigration lawyer guiding your steps. If you have reason to think your circumstances might cause questions or be something of a red flag to a consular officer, it's a good idea to consult a K1 visa lawyer before filing your application. A K1 visa lawyer can analyze the situation and help the visa applicants frame and explain their situations appropriately in their interviews for a U.S. visa.

We are here to help you successfully complete this process.

Fiance visa: what are the benefits of representation?

Vadym — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:52:00 GMT

Fiance visa: what are the benefits of representation?

Obtaining a fiance visa may prove to be a remarkably intricate immigration procedure. Each case is unique and the circumstances in each case tend to be specific. Based on current time lines of the U.S. government and the US Embassy we are looking at 5-6 months for the whole process. It could be a little more or less as each Embassy operates in a specific manner and the government does not process the applications in a perfect queue. In the course of this lengthy process your relationship is at stake as any potential delays may cause frustration. The petitioner must invest all possible effort and means in order to have the application processed in a timeliest manner possible and establish to his fiance that the relationship is definitely worth more than the fee for the process.

There are two possible options: fiance visa preparation service and a law firm. Let's leave the pricing aside for now and look into the actual aspects of operation of both institutions.

Preparation services typically hire unqualified labor to decrease their processing costs. As a rule the employees of the preparation services have never worked for a law firm before and have never been involved in the immigration area of law. The preparation services do not assume any liability for the wrongful actions. In the event of the denial of the fiance visa they will simply issue a partial refund to rid of the client. Since your relationship is at risk the fiance visa must be handled by organization that assumes a full liability and understands that any minor mistake puts your relationship at stake. Also, the preparation services are not entitled to offer legal advice. In the course of the process you will receive only consulting service. Due to the lack of experience these consultants often recommend marrying under a tourist visa and other nonsense things that can sidetrack you from the right path.

Law firms must always adhere to the regulations of the state bar association. Law firm must always ensure that proper legal advice is provided to the client and that this advice will not result in any adversary consequences. Law firm will provide an actual attorney representation in the fiance visa process. This is the greatest advantage. Specific form will be included with the application, which certifies that you are represented by an attorney. It is our observation that the government and the U.S. Embassy tend to be more loyal to represented cases. It is understandable, - hiring a professional law firm does indicate adamant intentions of bringing the fiance for the purpose of marriage.

In terms of pricing for the whole fiance visa process - the preparation services are not always cheaper. Whereas law firms must follow attorney advertising code - the preparation services often use gimmick methods of luring the client in with the low initial payment and thereafter incur a whole set of additional charges in a course of the process. There is a significant amount of labor involved in the fiance visa process thus the price cannot be in a range of couple of hundred dollars. The fee somewhere in this range indicates that the firm uses the deceptive method of marketing and potentially same method of doing their business.

Fiancee visa

Vadym — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:49:00 GMT

Fiancee visa

One of the benefits that the United States offers its citizens is the ability to bring another person into the country on a K-1 Visa, also known as a fiancée visa. This visa allows those who have met partners in other countries to marry in the US and have their partners remain with them indefinitely. But while this service provides an alternative to immigrant-based visas, the process has a set of regulations that must be followed exactly in order for an application to succeed, one that can often trip up those looking to begin their lives together on American soil.

The Basics of the K1 Visa

There are many requirements that any potential visa applicant must be in order to be considered eligible for the K-1 visa including the ability to legally marry under both the laws of the US and the applicant's home country. In addition, the visa applicant must be entering the United States solely for the purpose of marrying a US citizen, and must do so within 90 days. Once approved for a fiancée visa, an applicant can also apply for a permanent resident status and begin working legally in the United States. K-2 visa application permits an applicant to bring any children they have to the US so long as they are listed on the original fiancée petition.

There are a large number of documents that will be required for any fiancée visa application, and the process, while often shorter than that of an immigration visa, is difficult. Some of the documents an applicant will need to provide include two nonimmigrant visa applications, Form DS-156, a passport for valid US travel, and pertinent death, marriage or divorce certificates, police certifications from the applicant's present country of residence, and evidence of financial support. Details about the state of the relationship and its validity will also need to be provided, and US Immigration has broad powers in order to assess claims before visas are granted.

In addition, every U.S. Embassy processes the case in a specific manner. For example, the Embassy in Montreal requires a waiting time of 4-6 months where the Embassy in Ciudad Juarez has different requirements and offers an open walk-in appointment.

The Benefits of Help

If the K-1 visa process sounds complicated, it should. The US requires a great deal of information from both the US citizen applying and their soon-to-be spouse. Medical exams and other supporting forms are required by the United States Embassy that conducts the interview, and a K1 visa lawyer is often a good investment for those couples who are beginning this process. K1 visa lawyers can assist not only in completing documentation properly, but following the entire visa process from start to finish. By communicating with both applicants and the embassy as required at every step of the fiancée visa application, a K1 visa lawyer can help marriages happen more quickly on American soil.

Understanding the Fiance Visa Documents

Vadym — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:32:00 GMT

Right from the first step of the fiance visa process there is a lot of paperwork involved on both sides, that is, on the petitioner's side and on the beneficiary's side. This visa process was incorporated into the American law to benefit the US citizens who want to get married to foreign fiance's in the US. However, due to sham marriages witnessed in the past, one has to go through rigorous documentation to establish the legitimacy of the intended marriage. However, if the relationship is genuine, the outcome is usually successful and the foreign fiancee, also called the beneficiary, immigrates to the US on the fiancee visa to get married to the US partner and become a permanent resident thereafter. However, there is always a possibility of a denial of the case. To avoid rejection, both the petitioner and the beneficiary must be well prepared to deal with the mountain of paperwork during all stages of the process.

The fiancee visa case constitutes a set of forms and specific supporting documents. The supporting documents must clearly establish that both sides are free to marry one another, that they have solid intention to marry within 90 days upon fiance's arrival to the United States, that they have physically met within the last two years and that they have a genuine relationship. Each case tends to be slightly unique and have its own specific circumstances, which you may not be aware of initially. Only an experienced professional can identify these potential concerns and prevent a rejection or delays in the future. For example: If the beneficiary does not speak any English our office advises him/her to sign up for an English class. Thus, we eliminate the possibility of rejection due to determination of the Embassy official that both parties are not able to communicate efficiently. Another example: police clearances for some countries take long time to obtain. Our office provides information regarding police clearances in advance to prevent any potential delays at the Embassy stage of the process. There are dozens of nuances, which you may not know until it is too late. Our office will ensure that all aspects of the process are handled effectively and that the process goes smoothly for you and your fiancee.

The fiancee visa is also called the K1 visa. Because of the deepness of the legalities involved here, there is need for a k1 visa lawyer so that one can be helped with this complex process. There is also a set of documents that must be presented at the US embassy at the time of the interview. This includes documents showing financial support, various DS forms, medical examination results, passport, birth certificates, police certificates from different places that the beneficiary has lived in since she was 16, evidence showing continuing bona fide relationship and so forth.

Remember that if there are any children that are willing to immigrate to the US along with the parent, for them to be considered, they must be below 21 years old and they must be listed in the petition. At the time of the interview the beneficiary must present all the paperwork to the officer. During the K1 visa interview, please be calm and answer every question honestly. Misrepresentation of any facts may immediately annul your chances of approval.

The fiance visa process requires experience and knowledge. Therefore it is advisable to retain a k1 visa attorney to handle the case and provide you with representation and legal advice.

The Fiancee Visa is issued. What is next?

Vadym — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:47:00 GMT

The Fiancee Visa is issued. What is next?

You have endured the grueling process of securing the k1 visa for your fiancee and now she/he has it. You are almost out of the woods but not yet. The actual immigration process does not end there because there is much more to be done. You must make sure that you fulfill all other aspects needed for your fiance's permanent stay in America. Immigration to this great land is many people's dream. The acquisition of the k1 visa is the first step in the right direction. You must make sure that your fiancee uses theK1 visa to enter the U.S. within six months of the issuance date.

Lately, the fiancee visa also brings into the picture the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act (IMBRA). The petitioner must disclose whether he/she met their foreign fiancee through a marriage broker. If this is the case the K1 visa process could get a little longer. The IMBRA also requires the petitioner to disclose any crimes he has ever committed related to domestic violence like stalking, child abuse, neglect and so forth. Such disclosures will also be made known to the fiancee during the K1 visa application process.

Bear in mind that you must marry your fiancee within 90 days of her arrival upon U.S. soil . If you do not do this then your fiancee will be required to leave the USA immediately. In fact, violation of any of fiance visa regulations may result to deportation back to fiance's home country. The same will also happen to you should the foreign fiance get to the US and marry someone else apart from the person you were supposed to marry.

The fiancee visa cannot be changed to other status like tourist or student visa. In addition, it cannot also be renewed after allocated 90 day period. Therefore, you must make sure that you and your partner get married as soon as possible, within 90 days of your entry to the US. Just know that the USCIS laws on immigration are very strict and everyone has to follow them. Luckily, they are not too hard to fulfill. It is important to note that some states may have a longer waiting period for the marriage license. Therefore, it is better to apply for one as soon as the foreign fiancee enters the US. Later, the couple can happily tie the knot. What is next after getting married? The first thing is to apply for a green card, also known as an adjustment of status process.

This process is going to turn the foreign fiancé into a permanent resident of the US and so he/she can soon start enjoying the benefits of being a permanent resident. Once work/travel authorization is issued your fiancee will be able to start employment and travel out of the country, if necessary. Officially, your permanent stay in the US will begin once the greencard is issued.

Fiance visa interview: K1 Visa Interview

Vadym Rogov — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Fiance visa Interview: K1 Visa Interview

Fiance visa applications typically receive a denial at the U.S. Embassy stage of the process as opposed to USCIS. A very substantial amount of fiance visa cases that have been previously approved by USCIS do not pass the Embassy phase. The U.S. Embassy does not offer an appeal process, which makes the denial especially tragic for the couple that was awaiting the interview and issuance of the K1 visa. Therefore, it is imperative that you start preparation for the fiance visa interview even prior to initiation of the actual fiance visa process.

The purpose of the consular interview is to scrutinize your relationship on the subject of legitimacy and veracity. At the USCIS stage of the process your relationship does not get critically examined. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services verifies your eligibility to serve as a Petitioner for an application and your fiance as the Beneficiary. In other words, the issuance of approval by USCIS does not guarantee the successful outcome at the Embassy stage of the process. The US consular officer will mostly concentrate on asking questions about the bona fides of the relationship. Inability to prove the veracity of the relationship is the most common reason for the issuance of the denial.

The supporting documentation provided at the time of the interview will partially ease your task as the consular officer will be able to establish that your relationship has continued from the moment of the initial filing until the time of the actual interview. Although relevant supporting documentation can greatly help the case, - beneficiary's poor answers at the interview can potentially ruin it. The beneficiary must have a very firm knowledge about the petitioners biographical information and development of the relationship. Moreover, the beneficiary must be consistent with all information that has already been provided in the course of the process. Also, being truthful is imperative for the purposes of successful outcome.

At the time of the fiance visa interview the beneficiary will be most likely questioned about the following (but not limited to):

• petitioner's prior marriages and how they were terminated;

• petitioner's hobbies and what he does for entertainment;

• questions about petitioner's childhood - where he/she was born and where he/she grew up;

• if petitioner has children, the beneficiary must know names of his/her children and their age;

• names of the petitioner's parents; their age; where they currently live;

• foreign fiance must know the petitioner's current employment and his employment history;

• foreign fiance must know where the petitioner currently lives and his prior residence history;

• foreign fiance must know her/his fiance's date of birth;

• if the petitioner has applied before for any foreign fiances - the beneficiary must have knowledge about that.

Please do not consider this article as the actual guidance. These are just several examples showing the actual depth of the fiance visa interview. The list of possible questions could be unlimited. However, these examples may give you an idea about the type of questions asked. The intensity of the interview may vary depending on the case and on the particular office, however, it would be advisable to start your preparations for the interview even before your start the fiance visa process. We do advise retaining a professional law firm to handle the process for you and represent you in the process. Typically, the US consular officers are more loyal to represented cases. Your relationship is at stake, therefore a small fee is definitely worth your peace of mind and knowing that you will unite with your loved one in a timeliest manner possible.

K1 Visa requirements

Vadym Rogov — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 01:16:00 GMT

K1 visa requirements:

K1 visa requirements are seemingly simplistic, however, you must ensure that you meet all necessary criteria before the initiation of the fiance visa process.

Every United States Citizen has a legal right to petition for his fiance abroad and bring her to the United States for the purposes of marriage and permanent relocation. In order to accomplish this - the k1 visa petition must be filed along with supporting documents with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Service Center. As a Petitioner you do need to ensure that you select the Service Center that has jurisdiction over the place of your residence in the US. This k1 visa petition will classify your fiance as k1 visa beneficiary.

The first major K1 visa requirement is that both parties must be eligible to marry in the petitioner's state of residence. Both parties must be of legal age and must be free to marry, which means that all prior marriages must be terminated and both parties must not be married to each other. It is crucial for an application that both the petitioner and the beneficiary have solid intention to marry upon fiancee's arrival to the United States. The Defense of Marriage Act forbids the issuance of the fiance visa for the same sex partners, even if the same-sex marriage is allowed in your state of residence.

The second major k1 visa requirement is that the petitioner must establish to USCIS that both parties have physically met within two years prior to the initial filing of the application. You must provide a primary and collateral evidence of your meeting. An inability to establish this category with the initial filing may potentially result in significant delays or even a denial of the case. If the application is denied - USCIS will have no prejudice towards your new application. The requirement of a physical meeting may be waived in certain circumstances, however, these circumstances are extremely limited and proving the eligibility for a waiver is difficult. Once the foreign fiance enters under a K1 visa - she/he must marry the petitioner within 90 days of arrival. The application for a permanent resident status must be filed immediately after the marriage.

To meet the financial fiance visa requirement the petitioner must have an annual income above the 125% of a poverty line. The evaluation of a financial capacity to serve as a sponsor is complex and includes the consideration of several major aspects such as: income for the most recent year, income for the current year and assets of the petitioner. If you are currently employed and your annual income is above 125% of the poverty line and the adjusted gross income for the most recent year is in accordance with the requirement - most likely you will qualify to serve as a sponsor for an application. In case your income does not meet the requirements - you will need to secure a cosponsor that does. Also, the assets (stocks, bonds, real estate) may be relevant for the purposes of meeting the financial requirement.

Benefits of retaining our K1 Visa law firm

Vadym — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:55:00 GMT

Thank you for your interest in retaining our firm to secure a K1 Visa for your fiancee.

We look forward to representing your interests in this matter.

By retaining the law firm of JOEL J TURNEY LLC you will receive actual legal representation in the immigration process. Please consider the paramount benefits of our law firm's representation:

Represented cases typically receive priority in the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and the approval time line is generally shorter as the filing is in proper order;
As necessary we will contact USCIS, NVC and U.S. Embassy on your behalf (firms that do not have a lawyer cannot offer this advantage);
USCIS and especially the U.S. Embassy give greater deference to represented cases as opposed to cases filed with the preparation service or without any representation at all;
You will avoid lengthy delays or termination of the case caused by the issuance of the Request for the Further Evidence at the USCIS or the U.S. Embassy stage of the process;
Our representative will communicate with the U.S. Embassy and your fiancée directly by phone;
You do not jeopardize a $340 filing fee (this fee may be retained by USCIS in case the petition is filed incorrectly);
User-friendly worry-free step-by-step process allowing collection and preparation of the documents in the most efficient manner possible;
Due to our nationwide exposure and specialization in the K-1 Visa field, we are able to maintain the highest degree of professional expertise in this field of practice. We are up to date on every aspect of the K-1 Visa process that a local firm would not be able to achieve.

I would like to provide you with explanation of our legal fee. We are an accredited law firm that specializes in the field of the K-1 Visa. We have a vast amount of experience in this particular area. Our firm charges a FLAT FEE for the K-1 Visa in the amount of $975. Many of our competitors (other law firms and services) offer a myriad of confusing options (silver, gold and platinum packages etc.). In addition, many of our competitors charge for additional work in the K-1 visa process substantially more than what is initially stated. From our experience each client deserves and requires the same top level of attention and commitment for the application to be successful.

We offer an affordable payment plan of 3 payments of $325 to cover the legal fee:

1st payment: Retains our firm;
2nd payment: Due when the initial petition is ready for filing;
3rd payment: Due upon approval of the case by USCIS.

Please note that there is a required USCIS filing fee in the amount of $340. At the point of filing it will be necessary to issue a check payable to USCIS for the filing fee.

Once again, our legal fee is a flat fee and you will not incur any additional charges no matter how much time or attention your case may require.

Our firm is based in New York (downtown Manhattan) and we represent clientele nationwide.

You may submit an initial payment via our website:

Visit the following link on our website: http://www.fianceeimmigrationlawyer.com/Retaining-Our-Firm.aspx
The page provides for an option of either full payment or partial payment.
You may use either Google Checkout or PayPal Checkout payment systems. Please note that you do not need to have a PayPal or Google Checkout account in order to process the payment.

After selecting your choice, it will bring you to the payment page. Once payment is made, we will receive immediate confirmation, and will contact you immediately with the initial instructions.

Please maintain a copy of this e-mail for contact purposes.

We look forward to representing you and your fiancée in the K1 visa process.

K1 Visa introduction

Vadym — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:40:00 GMT

There are three essential requirements for the fiance visa process:

The first is: you must be a US Citizen;

The second is: you must have physically seen each other within the last two years;

And the third is: there is a minimum income requirement for you as a Petitioner of at least eighteen thousand dollars without a use of a cosponsor.

The K1 Visa process is a three phase process: first we file with USCIS. They generally take 3-4 months to issue an approval. There are different examiners assigned to different case loads. In other words: the approval notices do not come back necessarily in order of our filing. Conservatively speaking 3 to 4 months is a good estimate. After USCIS issues the approval the application transfers to the National Visa Center in Vermont, where they conduct background check. This approximately takes 2 to 3 weeks then the application is forwarded to the Embassy abroad.

For Embassy processing I would allow an additional 2 months. Bear in mind, the Embassy upon receipt will issue a Packet III, various DS forms will have to be competed and submitted. They will then issue a Packet IV - police clearance will have to be obtained, physical examination will be scheduled and conducted and then the interview at which the additional supporting documents will have to be presented with the Affidavit of Support and proper supporting documents.

In terms of categories of documents for the initial filing obviously we want to approve the quality of the relationship that is generally accomplished with copies of correspondence - be it written, email or otherwise. If you communicate via the telephone - copies of phone records.

In terms of supporting documents USCIS does not want to have anything going back for more than 2 years. We also have to proof for the initial filing the second category that you have physically seen each other within the last 2 years. In case you went there, we will need a copy of your passport with an entry stamp, copy of your plane ticket, itinerary, if you have one, any credit card receipts showing the purchases in her country are also helpful with a date stamp. And lastly, of course, photographs of you together.

In terms of supporting documents for the initial filing from your fiancée: if she/he has been married before, we need a copy of her/his divorce decree. If no, then, all we would need from her/him is two passport photos 2 by 2, white background, no jewelry, no glasses, looking straight into the camera and a signed letter of intent to marry that we prepare with an original signature. Preferably, for the purposes of speed we would email that letter to him, he would print it, sign it and send it back with passport-style photos.

We gather all the necessary information that we need to complete the initial filing via questionnaire located at a secure location. Generally, our turnaround time from receipt of complete information is one day. We will overnight the completed forms to you for signature, you would sign next to the signature tabs and you would return the signed application with the supporting documents in bulk, we will put everything together with the exhibit tabs in proper form for filing. After filing of the Petition USCIS will send out the receipt notice, generally within two weeks, it will give us a receipt number that will enable us and you to track the application at USCIS. Frankly, it is not going to provide much information other than pending or approved.

Our representation is obviously more than just the initial filing. This is frankly, an easy part. It is from the initial filing through USCIS approval, National Visa Center, complete Embassy processing. We will work directly with you, your fiancée and the Embassy as well as required with USCIS. Again, in short our representation is from the initial filing all the way to the issuance of the visa.

In terms of cost, the total charge with our firm is $975 plus the government filing fee of $340.. A minimum payment of $325 retains us, we do require a full payment or close to full payment at the time of filing.

You will be surprised with the amount of back and forth that is involved in this process and we will have good 4 to 6 month relationship. There are some providers that advertise 250 or 500 are just too good to be true. Our real competitors that we look at are Michael Salomons Office, Holmes and Lolly. I believe their fees is $1600, $1700, $1800 plus the filing fee. Furthermore, you do have a lot more consumer protection going with a lawye as opposed to a service. You are not going to save much with the service and secondly, some of these operations can disappear.

We do offer a money back guarantee; it set forth on our website and our retainer agreement. We understand that this is a relationship and the successful uniting of two people involved in a long distance relationship is obviously a lot more important than the $975 charge.

We are looking forward to work with you and again feel free to call with any questions,

Upon receipt of the initial payment we will provide you with initial instructions and list of documents that is necessary to collect to start the process.

Plan to Marry a Foreigner? Contact Law Firm for Visa

Vadym — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:30:00 GMT

Plan to Marry a Foreigner? Contact legal Firm for Visa

Marriage is the time for celebration! Nothing should be a hindrance, to the abundant joy it can bring. Legal matters that come in between are quite a trouble, when marriage with a foreigner is on cards. Being able to wade through this cumbersome and time consuming paper work process, and being in constant communication with the Embassy, may seem an impossible task. U.S. citizens are allowed to marry a foreigner, provided, both are free to marry and bring the fiancé to U.S., on a K1 Visa or Fiance Visa. This relocation should not be stressful to either of the couple. Hence, hiring a consultancy or a Fiance Visa attorney, for getting things done is a good option. When one is hiring a firm, they should be careful enough on how preparatory services are done. This means, one is given guidance as to how to proceed, but it is the couple who will have to be in communication with embassy and attend to discussions, provide necessary documents, and bear the brunt.

This process is like, a jolt to reality from the stupor of love, when lovers are serious about settling down with the person they love. Before approaching any firm, one should find out if they are eligible for applying a K1 Visa. These eligibility rules keep changing, but online directories that provide, good information are many. The rules are simple; with free to marry being one and then, there is a time frame within which one has to marry their fiancé, after his/her arrival. Each of the two must have seen the other physically, for at least two years. So, if one has found the match, via online chat centers, there are hindrances, that only a Fiance Visa attorney can guide on. Making sure that firm or attorney hired, will be legally representing at all times, can make the process to be stress free. It is good to start preparations early for engagement and marriage, since crossing legal hurdles is the first step to preparation.

Since these services are pricy, people take up this process on their own with the help of online advice from websites that post legal articles. These articles are undoubtedly good source of information, but when it comes to legal issues, clauses, additions and penalties for violations, one should always approach an attorney. Hence it is ideal for one to choose or consult an affordable, Fiance Visa attorney to be bailed out of this situation. Besides affordability, experience and expertise are key factors to check. The basic advantage of hiring an attorney is hastening of process and remaining stress free. To be sure that application errors or omissions are handled well; one should research the popularity and credibility an attorney, well before hiring. Experience in years, cases handled and success rate, reviews and testimonials online are what one should look out for. It is also important that the attorney hired, keeps the clients updated about the proceedings and stays in touch, at all times.

K-1 visa attorney

Vadym — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:40:00 GMT

K-1 visa attorney

The US legal system is a complex, highly bureaucratic system, and the amount of different forms are simply mind boggling. When it comes to immigration, there are many types of forms and visas, and many different ways to get into the country, all with their own complex rules and regulations. The K-1 visa is one such way that someone can get into the US, but it also has a lot of conditions. As such, not everyone who requests this privilege is accepted, and sometimes the refusal can be contested. That's where a K-1 visa attorney comes in. But before you go and get yourself such a law professional, here's some useful information that you should know about the whole process.

A K-1 visa is a dual purpose document, where a US citizen can ask for the permission to get another person into the country in order to marry them. So if you go abroad and find the love of your life, then you can promise to marry them, and as such they will be able to get inside the US with this visa. By law, you then have 90 days in order to marry that person, otherwise the visa will be revoked and he or she will be forced to leave. Once married, they can then become a full US citizen and apply for a green card. But even though the majority of such visa requests are approved, there's a lot of ways it can go wrong also. Maybe that person has a criminal history, or the government thinks that they do, and the request is denied. Or maybe you did not register the fact that you were got married, and the government office then forces that person to leave the country. Either way, when something like that happens, you have 30 days in order to find a way out of this situation.

If you applied and were denied, or the paperwork is revoked at a later date, a K-1 visa attorney may be called upon. There are professionals who specialize in this very topic, and handle this type of case all the time. So if you think you need a lawyer, the first thing to do is make sure you go for one of those specialized attorneys. Because they are used to dealing with cases like yours, it will speed things up by a lot. Unlike regular attorneys, a K-1 visa attorney will know exactly what's involved in every step of the process. Usually, they will have you file a special form that the government will need to look at in order to review your case. If that doesn't work, then some legal options can be explored. On a first meeting, these attorneys will likely not charge you anything, and will tell you what you can expect as far as a likely outcome. If you're satisfied that you want to go ahead with the case, then you can hire them.

In the vast majority of cases, you really don't want to have to resort to the court system. It's expensive and takes a long time. But if you do need to use the law to get your rights respected, then getting the right K-1 visa attorney is key to start the whole process.

Fiancé Visa

Vadym — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:35:00 GMT

Fiancé Visa

Looking for a fiancé visa? The steps to obtain this visa are similar to the steps for immigrant visa applications. The foreign fiancé must marry the American who applied for the visa within 90 days once they arrive in the country under the visa. The visa carries a non-immigrant status because there's a possibility that the couple may not marry. If this occurs the foreign fiancé must go back home since they won't have any legal basis to stay in the USA.

The finance visa is designed so foreign nationals can marry a citizen of the United States on U.S. territory. The tourist visa isn't a replacement for the finance visa. This visa doesn't just provide the right to come into the USA but once the marriage has taken place the person can become a permanent resident of the USA as well. This would require an Adjustment of Status. This is one reason why it's important to get the appropriate visa.

Applicants must of course meet all the requirements:

One person must be a USA resident
The two parties must have seen each other up to two years before filing out the application
Both must be able to may legally
The Petitioner must meet the income requirement

If you don't fill out the forms correctly this may be interpreted as a misrepresentation. If any discrepancies are detected you may be issued a Request for the Further Evidence (RFE) by the USCIS. If you cannot provide the proper details the request for the visa will be denied. Be sure to get professional help so your case isn't able to marry legally in the country. You can go to the USCIS website and see how your case is proceeding and see if it's under review or approved. Your case may take time and they don't proceed with each case in order. Calling them won't facilitate your case any faster and it's a waste of your time. If approved for the visa you will receive the notification by mail. Your case then goes to the National Visa Center. Your case gets an embassy number and background checks are done. The case then goes to the embassy in the home country of your fiancé.

Procedure at the Embassy

For a fiancé visa there are some additional steps that must be taken. You should get some professional help when dealing with the embassy. You'll need:

Financial documents from the petitioner
Evidence of a real relationship
Medical exam documents
Police clearances
Biography forms
Translations, if required
Payment of embassy fees

Other documents such as birth certificate, passport, photographs, certificate of no marriage, and other documents will need to be provided. If you try all this on your own the case will be delayed. It's best to have official help to make this process easier on you. Your fiancé needs to pass the interview process on the first try if possible. There's no appeals process if the interview fails so you need to be ready for it. The easiest way to be ready is to seek some professional help. Your case could be returned to the USA and you might not get a second chance at your fiancé visa. If the interview goes well the visa should be issued within five days. You'll need to give this to an immigration officer before entering into the USA. The marriage must take place within 90 days and then the process of becomes a legal citizen can take place. Be sure to call any officials if you have any questions about the procedure. This is a brief overview and there may be other steps you need to take to get the appropriate visa. Seek help if you need assistance as the process can be confusing.

Fiance Visa Interview

Vadym — Sun, 09 May 2010 16:35:00 GMT

Fiance Visa Interview

Obtaining a fiance visa isn't difficult, but it does take time. Be warned, though, if you're trying to sneak someone into the country who you don't truly intend on marrying, they will likely catch you and reject your application. The system in place currently uses a complex set of questions known as a fiance visa interview. These questions are asked to both parties and are intended on determining the authenticity of your engagement. If you answer the questions on the fiance visa interview correctly, they will grant the visa, but if they determine your answers to show signs of deception, they may reject your application.

If you're planning to marry someone who lives in a different country and isn't a United States citizen, he or she will have to first obtain a fiance visa from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration. Once they have the fiance visa, they will be granted permission to enter the states so they can continue on with the wedding. While the process is lengthy and oftentimes confusing at times, a fiance visa is necessary in order to for marriage to legally take place.

The first step in obtaining a fiance visa is to have them submit an application to the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration. It's important to note that just because you apply, doesn't mean they will grant you the visa. You'll need to prove that your intentions on marriage are authentic and not fraudulent. One way the immigration office ensure this is by conducting a fiance visa interview. During these interviews, agents will ask questions such as where and when they met their fiance, what their fiances birthday is, where their parents live, where they grew up at, and dozens of other personal questions. Even if your plans on marriage are 100% authentic and genuine, you should still study on the history of you are your fiances relationship. Believe me, it's easy to freeze up and simply forget something about your significant other.

To help study for the fiance visa interview, look for sample questions online. These are common questions asked to the parties involved with the fiance visa application. Having an idea of what questions to expect will greatly increase the chances of your application being approved. Remember, though, answer as honestly as possibly. Any deception could be used as grounds for the rejection of your visa application.

If all goes well with the fiance visa interview and everything is legally in order, then a fiance visa will be granted. Once granted, you and your fiance must become married within a 90 day period. After which, the visa will expire and he or she will be forced to leave the country. For most people, 90 days is plenty of time to get married, but oftentimes foreigners find the process more complicating and require extra time. Don't put off getting married once your fiance enters the country. Go ahead and make plans so you both get married on time and they aren't forced to leave.

K1 Visa retainer agreement

Vadym — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 19:45:00 GMT

Please familiarize yourself with our K1 visa retainer agreement:

This retainer agreement confirms the terms upon which you as a Petitioner (hereinafter referred to as a US Citizen) have retained JOEL J TURNEY LLC law firm to represent you and your fiancé(e) as a Beneficiary (hereinafter referred to as Alien Fiancé(e)) in the K1 Visa process.

USCIS – United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.

U.S. Embassy – United States Embassy in the Alien fiancée's country of residence that processes K1 Visa applications.

CONTRACT:

Government forms preparation:

JOEL J TURNEY LLC will prepare all government forms in an accurate manner based upon the information and documents the US Citizen and the Alien Fiancé(e) provide. The completed forms will be sent to the US Citizen for signature electronically or by priority mail.

Supporting Documents Collection:

JOEL J TURNEY LLC will provide the US Citizen with a checklist of all necessary supporting documents for the preparation of USCIS petition. The US Citizen will need to comply with all instructions provided and return all applicable documents back to JOEL J TURNEY LLC law office by mail.

Contact with USCIS:

JOEL J TURNEY LLC reserves the right to handle all telephone, mail, and fax contact with the USCIS.

Contact with the U.S. Embassy:

All required communication with the U.S. Embassy will be handled by JOEL J TURNEY LLC. In extraordinary circumstances, JOEL J TURNEY LLC may ask the US Citizen or Alien Fiancée to voluntarily contact the US Embassy to aid our office's efforts to expedite the case or have it approved.

Contact with your fiancée:

JOEL J TURNEY LLC will work with the Alien Fiancée to prepare her/him for the K1 Visa interview. JOEL J TURNEY LLC will provide direct guidance and assistance in collecting all necessary supporting documents for the interview. JOEL J TURNEY LLC will provide representation and guidance in the completion of all necessary forms to be submitted at the embassy stage of the K1 Visa Process.

GENERAL SERVICES / PROVISIONS:

Attorney Accessibility:

You can expect to have access to an attorney during normal working hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time.

Attorney/Client Ethics:

We expect that all information given by the US Citizen and the Alien fiancé(e) to JOEL J TURNEY LLC, either orally or in writing, will be accurate to the best of your knowledge. If JOEL J TURNEY LLC discovers that any information the US Citizen or the Alien fiancé(e) supplies us is willfully inaccurate or false, JOEL J TURNEY LLC is ethically bound to immediately withdraw from representation as required by law.

Attorney Fee:

JOEL J TURNEY LLC charges a FLAT fee of $975.00 for the K-1 visa process; this fee does not include a $340.00 government filing fee and the process related expenses.

K-1 Visa process related expenses:

The US Citizen or Alien Fiancée will separately pay all required fees associated with the process, including but not limited to: USCIS filing fee, medical examination fees, US Embassy fee.

Money Back Guarantee:

JOEL J TURNEY LLC offers a flat rate fee for the representation in the K-1 Visa Process and provides a money back guarantee that is limited to the denial of the K-1 Visa application in the course of the USCIS or US Embassy stage of the K-1 Visa Process. This money back guarantee does not apply for the following circumstances in the event of denial:

(a) The US Citizen or Alien Fiancé(e) provides JOEL J TURNEY LLC or the US Embassy with a material misrepresentation;

(b) The US Citizen or Alien Fiance(e) has been involved in prior immigration proceedings;

(d) The U.S. Citizen's income does not exceed the required poverty guidelines and the US Citizen is not able to secure a cosponsor for the application

(e) The Petitioner has prior convictions; or

The money back guarantee does not apply to circumstances of a change of heart or dissolution of the relationship at any point in time after retaining our firm.

Payment Plans:

Upon receipt of the initial retaining payment, the process of representation will commence. When two partial payments or a full payment is received, the completed K-1 Visa application will be filed with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. The remaining payment is due upon approval of the case by USCIS.

Thank you for selecting JOEL J TURNEY LLC to represent your interests in the K1 Visa Process.