Marriage Based Immigration Attorney In Kansas City

So, you’ve fallen in love with someone who’s not a United States citizen, and now you plan to tie the knot. If you’ve decided to start your life together here in the U.S., you can bring your loved one here with a fiancé (K-1) visa. If you’re already married, your spouse can use the USCIS’ family-based immigration program (link to family-based visa page) to apply for a visa and eventually, permanent residence (green card). After your fiancé says yes, the next call you should make (after you call your family) should be to an immigration attorney. While the process is fairly easy, it is lengthy and requires certain steps that your foreign fiancé cannot sidestep. Our immigration attorneys can help. Get in touch with our team today.

What Can An Immigration Lawyer Help Us With?

While you can apply for a K-1 visa without an attorney, it usually takes a much longer time since there are so many details to finalize. You and your fiancé must follow every requirement to the very letter of the law. It makes the process less stressful (and usually faster) if you have an experienced immigration lawyer to advise you on every detail so you can concentrate on your wedding plans. Making sure that your fiancé visa petition has all the documentation and is worded correctly can make the difference between approval and additional wait time. Avoid costly errors that waste your time and money. Book your K-1 consultation with one of our immigration lawyers today.

What Happens During The Fiancé Visa Application Process?

First, you’ll need to file your petition. Along with that petition, you’ll need to file another form, the Affidavit of Support (Form I-864). Your attorney will help you realize the tremendous responsibility you take on by signing this document. Even divorce cannot relieve you of your responsibility to provide financial support for your spouse, at least until they become a citizen or have completed 40 quarters of work. Then, once the USCIS approves your petition, your fiancé must go to a U.S. consulate or embassy in their home country to obtain their visa. Depending on the circumstances, they might need to pass certain health requirements to obtain their visa. Once your fiancé arrives, you must marry within 90 days without exception. It takes a great deal of coordination, so it helps to have an experienced attorney on your side. Our immigration attorneys can help smooth your way to the altar and your path to a green card afterward.