Marriage Fiancee Visas
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Orlando Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visa Lawyers
Keeping Families Together
If you are married to a non-U.S. citizen, your partner can apply for a marriage visa to obtain residency in the United States. Likewise, if you are engaged to be married, then your partner can apply for a fiancé(e) visa. So long as you and our fiancé(e) get married with 90 days, the visa will remain valid. A fiancé(e) visa cannot be extended, so if you are not married in this time frame, they will be forced to leave the U.S.
At Lim Law, P.A., we provide personalized legal services for couples looking to immigrate to the United States. Our experienced marriage visa attorneys in Maitland and Orlando can walk you through the application process to ensure you and your loved one can stay together in the U.S. We serve both opposite sex and same sex couples.
If you have any questions regarding eligibility for a marriage visa, either for yourself or your spouse, call Lim Law, P.A. today at (407) 897-8870.
Requirements for a Marriage Visa
The first step to obtaining a marriage visa, otherwise known as a marriage petition, is to file a Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) for a spouse to immigrate to the U.S.
In order to obtain a marriage or fiancé(e) visa, you must meet the following requirements:
- Petitioner must be a U.S citizen
- Marriage must occur within 90 days of your fiancé(e)’s arrival in the U.S.
- Both you and your fiancée must be free to legally get married.
- Met your fiancée within two years of the application
- Meet the minimum financial requirements (varies depending on size of family)
Once married, your spouse can apply for permanent residency status in the U.S. while waiting for the application to get processed.
How to Get a Marriage Visa
Sponsoring Your Spouse
Through this method, your spouse will complete the visa process outside of the United States. When they arrive in U.S., they can apply for permanent resident status immediately. When this is complete, you may submit an immigrant Petition for Alien Relative, Form I-130. When it is approved by USCIS, the National Visa Center (NVC), and the US Embassy, your spouse will receive an immigrant visa — the IR1 (Immediate Relative) or CR1 (Conditional Residency). If you have been married for less than 2 years, you will receive a CR1.
Obtaining a K-3 Non-Immigrant Visa
Similar to sponsoring, it is typical for couples to use the K-3 visa to start the process outside of the U.S. and then travel to the U.S. to complete the process. However, note that the application must be made in the country where the marriage took place. Before your spouse travels to the States, complete the Petition for Alien Fianceé(e) Form I-129F on their behalf. When it has been approved and the visa has been issued, your spouse can then travel to the U.S.
Contact Us for a Free In-Person Consultation
We know how stressful it can be when your partner’s ability to stay in the country is in jeopardy. Our dedicated Orlando marriage visa lawyers can make sure you are never forcibly separated by immigration law. Contact us to request a consultation. We provide services in English, Spanish, French, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
We offer paid consultations by phone and in-person consultations. Call (407) 897-8870 to arrange a meeting.
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