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Fiancee Visa: Marrying in the U.S. within 90 Days

Fiancé(e) status automatically expires after 90 days. It cannot be extended. Sometimes the relationship doesn’ t work out or the foreign fiance(e) doesn’t adjust well to American culture and wishes to return to his/her home country. In this situation, the foreign fiancé(e) should leave the United States at the end of the 90 days if the two of you do not marry. If your fiancé(e) does not depart, he or she will be in violation of U.S. immigration law. This may result in removal (deportation) and/or could affect future eligibility for U.S. immigration benefits.

Moreover, U.S. immigration regulations will not allow him or her to marry another U.S. citizen and then apply for a green card. This is designed to deter folks from abusing the K-1 fiance(e) visa.

If you are in a relationship with a person who entered the U.S. on a fiance(e), but you are not the original sponsor, contact our law office at (626) 77-1078.  We’d be happy to discuss with you the different options that may be available to your fiance(e). The possible options available will depend on how long your fiancee has been in the U.S. and whether he/she has been out of status. Call us or visit our website at www.myfianceevisa.com

Marrying in China: Exit/Entry Requirements

A valid passport and visa are required to enter and exit China and must be obtained from Chinese Embassies and Consulates before traveling to China.  Americans arriving without valid passports and the appropriate Chinese visa are not permitted to enter and will be subject to a fine and immediate deportation at the traveler’s expense.  Travelers should not rely on Chinese host organizations claiming to be able to arrange a visa upon arrival.  Chinese authorities have recently tightened their visa issuance policy, in some cases requiring personal interviews of American citizens.  Although a bilateral United States-China agreement provides for issuance of multiple-entry visas with validity of up to one year for tourists and business visitors, Chinese consulates often limit visas to only one entry.

If you are planning to visit your fiance(e) in China, please contact us for information on how you can bring him or her over to the U.S. Call us at 626-771-1078 or visit www.chinesefiancee.com