3. July 2009 by admin.

We often get this question about whether a U.S. citizen should file for a fiancee visa or get married and file for an immigrant visa or K-3 spousal visa for his/her loved one.  Here are some thoughts to consider:

1. The K-1 fiancee visa typically is faster than obtaining an immigrant visa. However, compared to the K-3 spousal visa, we are seeing the gap closing in the disparity of processing times.

2. The K-3 may take longer because of the additional set of paperwork that needs to be submitted to the USCIS. That is, first the I-130 needs to be filed; then, after the receipt notice is issued, the I-129f may be filed for the K-3.

3. For some couples, the foreign fiance(e) must have the wedding ceremony overseas in front of family and friends. In that case, the K-1 fiancee visa may not even be an option.

4. Once a couple is married, emotionally it is often harder on the couple given that they are now husband and wife.

5. Getting married, and then applying for your spouse’s visa often results in an easier interview at the consulate. At this point, the bona fide nature of the relationship is less of an issue. For K-1 fiancee interviews, this is often a huge issue that results in frequent denials, particularly in countries where fiance visa fraud is a problem.

Attorney Huang of www.myfianceevisa.com has been practicing K-1 fiance visa law since 1997. He also has solid experience with K-3 spousal visas and immigrant visa application. For a consultation with him, please call us at 626-771-1078.

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3. July 2009 by admin.

When looking for a fiance visa attorney, it’s important to ask some specific questions:

1. How long have you been practicing fiancee visa and spousal visa law?
2. Who will work on my case?
3. Will you explain the process for me as we go along?
4. Will you be available for me?

At www.myfianceevisa.com, our answers to these great questions are as follows:

1. Attorney T.S. Huang has been practicing fiance and spousal visa law since 1997. He has successfully handled hundreds of cases and is experienced with processing K-1 fiancee and K-3 spousal visas from many different countries around the world.
2. Attorney Huang will personally handle your case, not a paralegal. This is an important difference that sets our firm apart from the others. Typically with other firms, the only time you’ll speak to an attorney is prior to hiring him or her. Thereafter, your case is handed off to a paralegal who does all the work. Attorney Huang will draft the forms and letters and review your supporting documentation.  Given this, we handle a select number of cases to ensure a high quality of service and availability.
3. Our firm has a Fiance Visa Guide which explains the entire process so the client is not left in the dark. You will know where we are in the process and know what types of documents we will need from you.
4. Another problem with attorneys is their unavailability. Since Attorney Huang will be handling your case, I am available daily to discuss the status of your case. I am often available on weekends and evenings as well.

If you have specific questions about your case, please call Attorney Huang at 626-771-1078 or visit us at www.myfianceevisa.com

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