Law Offices of Chris M. Ingram - K1 Fiance Visa Guide

“Love Is All Around: The world as I know it, has shrunk!”

Or is it just me? With the amount of traveling people do and with relationships being developed over the Internet, Skype, MSN Messenger, chat rooms, on-line dating, etc., it’s not surprising that many US citizens are finding love abroad. Sooner or later, the couple (having met in person a number of times) decide they want to get married. The question then becomes, how do you as a US citizen bring your fiancé (e) into the US?

Thinking of Marriage: The subject of marriage and immigration often don’t make ‘good bedfellows’. Many clients ask, ‘am I getting married for true love or for a green card? Shouldn’t I explore every other immigration option first before deciding whether to marry the love of my life? What will people think?’ Clients agonize about these issues when they have fallen head over heels in love with an American citizen. In truth, the answer is very simple. Marrying your US partner will virtually eliminate all immigration issues if all the right immigration paperwork is prepared and filed at the right time.

Once Married: Obtaining a work permit and a green card will quickly follow. Done and dusted, now you can get on with your life together. The amount of clients who would rather jump through as many employment or business based immigration hoops as possible, rather than marrying the one they love and getting on with it is, admittedly, surprising. Marriage based on true love is a good thing, isn’t it?

The Actual Immigration Process: If you wish to get married in the US, we will need to prepare a petition on behalf of the alien fiancé (e) for a suitable visa. This visa will enable your fiancé (e) to enter or stay in the US specifically for the purpose of getting married. Due to recent changes in US Immigration protocols, the average processing time is around 6-9 months. So getting the process under way early is essential.

Marrying Abroad: As an alternative to this approach you may marry your fiancé (e) abroad and then we can file for a green card and work permit for your spouse. My office can handle the immigration work either way. However, the overall processing time is about the same. To find out exactly where you stand on these issues, click the “Book Your Consultation” button, and we can get started as soon as possible.

Book Your Consultation Today: We are at the cutting edge of all the procedural twists and turns of US Immigration procedure. We have developed administrative systems our end to make sure that your case is processed as quickly as possible to reduce the overall processing time. Booking your consultation early can make the difference between the wedding going forward on time or having to be postponed.

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Law Offices of Chris M. Ingram
Chris M. Ingram - Admitted in New York
Practice limited to US Immigration
23822 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300, Valencia, CA 91355
Tel. 661 254 8064

Summary of Services: Everyday the Law Offices of Chris M. Ingram provides a comprehensive range of US Immigration expertise. We provide a free consultation for our prospective clients. We can handle the following range of visas and immigration cases: B1/B2, E2, EB1, EB5, F1, H1B, H4, J1, J2, K1, K3, L1, L2, M1, O1, O2, O3, P1, P2, P3, R1, Labor Certification, Labor Condition, PERM, Adjustment of Status, ESTA, US Embassy and Consular Processing and various other types of family and business Immigration. If you would like any assistance at any time please do not hesitate to call this Law Office.

 

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