3February 2020
Are you familiar with the requirements to file for a fiance Visa on Maui?
If you’re curious to learn more about what a fiance Visa application entails, keep reading. If you are a U.S. citizen and need help petitioning for your fiance to come join you in the United States, here are a few key things you need to know about the process.
General considerations about applying for a fiance Visa on Maui
If you’re a citizen of the United States, you may apply for a fiance Visa on Maui and petition your future spouse to come to America and get married here after her or she arrives. However, in order to petition for your loved one to come join you in the U.S., there are certain requirements that you need to meet as an individual and as a couple.
A fiance Visa, also known as as K-1 Visa, may grant your fiance the right to enter the United States and establish residency here. Once your future spouse arrives, you are required to get married within 90 days, or else your fiancee will not be allowed to stay and will need to leave country.
The petitioning process and requirements vary, depending on whether you are already engaged and whether your future spouse is currently in the country or outside the United States. Because the requirements vary according to the situation, you may want to consult with an attorney before filing for a fiance Visa on Maui.
At Maui Immigration Law, we have helped countless individuals bring their loved ones here, including same-sex couples. If you are a citizen and need help petitioning for your fiance to come to Maui, contact our office for an initial consultation.
Key facts you need to know about your background check
In order to bring your fiance to Maui, you must prove that you have known each other for at least two years prior to filing for a Visa. The evidence of the time you’ve been together can consist of photos taken together as a couple, evidence of financial support, phone records and anything else that may help you show the authorities this is not a fake engagement.
But that’s not all. When documenting your relationship, both individuals in the relationship need to undergo a thorough background check. This includes checking your fingerprints and running your names through the system so that the authorities can check that you don’t have a criminal record. If either of you has a criminal background, the process may be severely affected and if this applied to your case, we strongly recommend that you consult with a green card attorney before applying for a fiance Visa on Maui.
Here’s what happens if your petition to bring your fiance to the U.S. is approved
If you meet all the requirements to petition your fiance to come to the U.S., chances are high that your request will be approved. However, this does not guarantee that a Visa will be granted immediately.
After your petition is approved, your fiance will need to undergo a thorough medical examination and an interview will need to be conducted. The time it takes for your fiance to be granted a Visa may vary depending on each case, but the waiting period is well worth it. Once your fiance will receive their Visa, you and your significant other can get married and your new spouse can apply to adjust their status as a permanent resident of the U.S.