FIANCE VISA
If you (the petitioner) are a U.S. citizen AND you intend to marry within 90 days of your fiancé(e) entering the United States, you can file an I-129f Petition for Alien Fiance(e). You must meet the following criteria:
Permission to Work: your fiance can apply for a permit to work after entry into the United States. This coult take between 3-4 months. If you marry your fiance within 90 days, you may instead apply for adjustment of status in conjuction with a permit to work. This can take 3-4 months.
NOTE: If you plan to marry your fiance(e) outside the United States, however, you will not be able to file the form I-129f. You will have to apply for a green card, which could take a little longer.
Probems: If you do not marry within the 90 days, you must depart the United States. Please consult with an attorney to discuss your options.
- You and your fiancé(e) are both free to marry and any previous marriages
must have been legally terminated by divorce, death, or annulment. - You met each other, in person, at least once within 2 years of filing your petition. There are two exceptions that require a waiver: (1) If the requirement to meet would violate strict and long-established customs of your or your fiancé (e)’s foreign culture or social practice. OR (2) If you prove that the requirement to meet would result in extreme hardship to you.
Permission to Work: your fiance can apply for a permit to work after entry into the United States. This coult take between 3-4 months. If you marry your fiance within 90 days, you may instead apply for adjustment of status in conjuction with a permit to work. This can take 3-4 months.
NOTE: If you plan to marry your fiance(e) outside the United States, however, you will not be able to file the form I-129f. You will have to apply for a green card, which could take a little longer.
Probems: If you do not marry within the 90 days, you must depart the United States. Please consult with an attorney to discuss your options.