Phoenix Fiancé Visa Attorney

Uniting Spouses to Begin the Next Chapter of Their Lives

Are you a U.S. citizen engaged to be married to a foreign national? You may be eligible to bring your fiancé to the United States to get married and live with you. The K-1 fiancé visa allows your future spouse to enter the U.S. for 90 days, during which time you are expected to get married. After getting married, your spouse may apply for a green card to remain in the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident.

The fiancé visa application process can be complicated and time-consuming. At Essien Law Firm, our Phoenix fiancé visa lawyers can guide you through each step and help you avoid delays and mistakes that could result in a denial of your application. We are committed to providing the personalized legal services you need and deserve.

Get in touch with us today at (602) 833-2650 to discuss your situation with our fiancé visa attorney in Phoenix, AZ. 

Requirements for a Fiancé Visa

There are several eligibility requirements that you and your fiancé must meet in order to apply for a fiancé visa. Our Phoenix fiancé visa lawyers can help you determine if you meet these requirements and guide you through the application process.

To qualify for a fiancé visa, you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen
• Intend to get married within 90 days of your fiancé’s entry into the U.S.
• Both be legally free to marry
• Have met your fiancé in person within the last two years (there are exceptions for cases where meeting would violate long-established customs or create extreme hardship)

Fiancé Visa Application Process

There are several steps involved in the fiancé visa application process, including:

Step 1: File a Petition

The first step in the process is to file Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé, and submit it to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) along with the required supporting documentation. Once the petition is approved, your foreign national fiancé will need to complete form DS-160.

Step 2: Apply for a Visa

After the petition is approved, the NVC will send the petition to the U.S. embassy or consulate in your fiancé’s home country. The consulate will then notify your fiancé and provide him or her with the necessary forms and instructions to apply for a visa. Your fiancé will need to submit the required forms and documentation to the consulate, including a medical examination and an affidavit of support from you.

Step 3: Attend the Visa Interview

After your fiancé submits the visa application, the consulate will schedule a medical examination and an interview. During the medical exam they will be checked for any conditions that could make them inadmissible to the U.S. After clearing the medical exam, your fiancé will be required to attend the interview and answer questions about your relationship. He or she should also bring the original documents that were submitted with the application, as well as any additional documents that the consulate has requested. If the visa is approved, the consulate will send your fiancé the visa packet.