Where to file k-1 petition

You cannot work in the U. S on your K-1 Fiance Visa unless you apply for and receive work authorization after you enter the U. After you marry a U. Then you will be able to leave and re-enter the United States without having to apply for a new visa. Call NVC to get your case number instead of waiting for the letter.

Pay Visa Application Fee. You must pay a fee to the embassy for the interview. Your fiance may be able to pick up the actual visa the same day. However, there will usually be a wait of up to one week. The visa will be delivered via courier. The actual K-1 Fiance Visa is a self-adhesive decal that is placed in the beneficiaries passport. The sponsor does not need to travel with the beneficiary when the beneficiary travels to the United States.

You must marry your fiance within 90 days of entry into the United States. If you do not get married your fiance must leave the United States. The 90 day clock starts on the date stamped on the I, issued at the Point of Entry. Eventually the alien must file an Adjustment of Status petition to receive the green card. There is no deadline for filing the Adjustment of Status and it does not need to be filed within 90 days of arrival.

You must submit the requested information within eighty-four 84 days from the date of this letter 87 days if the notice was received by mail. You may submit either the original documents or legible photocopies of the originals, including the copies of the front and back of each document.

If you choose to submit original documents, they will not be returned to you. Helpful tip, respond to the RFE document as soon as possible to avoid more delayed of the approval.