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Description
K-1 visa is for foreign nationals to come to the U.S.A. to marry a U.S.
citizen and reside in the U.S.A.
Requirements
The main requirements for the K-1 visa are the following:- The sponsoring fiancé is a U.S. citizen.
- The foreign national and the U.S.citizen are legally
free to marry, as indicated by death or divorce
certificates
of previous spouses, if applicable.
- The foreign national and U.S. citizen intend
to marry within 90 days of arrival into the
U.S.A.
- Evidence that the two have met within
the past two years and have a relationship,
or evidence that the couple
could
not meet because it would have created a
hardship or that their religion prohibits them
from
meeting prior
to their marriage.
Family members
The minor, dependent children of the K-1 holder are entitled to K-2 dependent
visas as long as the children are named in the K-1 visa petition. A separate
petition is not required if the children accompany or follow the K-1 within
one year from the date of issuance of the K-1 visa. After that, a separate
petition is required. .
Employment
K-1 visa holders are eligible for work authorization for 90 days after
entry. After they marry their U.S. fiancé and file for lawful permanent
residence, they must apply to INS for work authorization.
Duration of Visa
K-1 visa is valid for 90 days from entry into the U.S.A. The K-1 fiancé and
U.S. citizen must marry within 90 days of the K-1's entry into the U.S.A.
and then apply for the K-1's permanent residence (green card).
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