Spousal – Fiancé Petition

Don’t let distance ruin your relationship and married life. You are supposed to be together to build the family of your dreams. Good thing that as a US citizen or Green Card holder, you can sponsor your spouse or fiancé to become a US permanent resident, too. Let us help you bridge the barrier.

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Spouse Visa and Fiancé Visa

Bring your spouse or fiancé to live with you in the US by petitioning them for permanent residency. A Spouse visa and Fiancé visa are your options to start with the process of obtaining a Green Card for your better half. Let us guide you through the process.

SPOUSE VISA

A “spouse” is your legally wedded husband or wife, including same-sex spouses. Bring him/her to the US through a nonimmigrant visa (K-3) or CR-1 Petition for Alien Relative (l-130). The CR-1 spousal visa is valid for 6 months and permits the holder to come to the U.S. and reside permanently. With this visa, no adjustment of status is necessary.

How we can help

Whether you need a spouse visa, fiancé visa or you want to process your marriage Green Card, Pacific Immigration is here to walk with you throughout the whole process. We will help you prepare the application to get your loved one the visa she needs to reunite with you, and assist you with the affidavit of support as long as your spouse/ fiancé interview process. Your union is our priority, let us help you bring your loved one here. 

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FIANCÉ VISA

If you have a fiancé(e) and intends to marry and live in the US, you can acquire for him/her a K-1 visa. This visa will permit the foreign fiancé(e) to enter the US and should marry their sponsor within 90 days. After marriage, the K-1 visa holder can apply for an adjustment of status to become a legal permanent resident with USCIS.

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How long does it take to bring your spouse over?

Depend on your status and where your spouse lives

The process varies and normally runs from 10 months to 02 years depend on whether you’re a US citizen or a green card holder, and where you and your spouse live. Please contact us for the current processing time.

Can I sponsor my fiancé’s visa?

Sponsoring a fiancé

Yes, if you are a US citizen and you have met with her at least one time in the past 02 years . S/he can apply for a temporary visa called K-1, also known as “fiancé visa”, provided that you will get married within 90 days after your fiancé’s arrival in the United States.

Do I need to meet income requirements to sponsor my spouse for a Green Card?

Income requirements for sponsoring a spouse

Most certainly. Your financial stability will be a major factor for the sponsorship. You as the financial sponsor should submit Form l-864 or the Affidavit of Support stating that your annual income is at least 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (100% for military sponsors). Most commonly, the minimum income required is around $22,000 for a couple with no children, and will usually vary depending on the residence of the sponsor, size of the household and other factors related to finances. Contact us to calculate the most accurate income needed for the petition of your family.

What are the needed documents to process a spousal/ fiancé petition?

Initial documents list includes:

  • Evidence of U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, or U.S. national status:
    • A copy of your birth certificate, issued by a civil registrar, vital statistics office, or other civil authority showing you were born in the United States; 
    • A copy of your naturalization or citizenship certificate issued by USCIS or the former Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS); 
    • A copy of Form FS-240, Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA), issued by a U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate; 
    •  A copy of your unexpired U.S. passport; 
    • An original statement from a U.S. consular officer verifying you are a U.S. citizen with a valid passport; or
    • A copy of the front and back of your Permanent Resident Card (also known as a Green Card or a Form I-551).
  • Evidence of family relationship with one of the following (see form instructions for more detailed guidance):
    • Spouse: A copy of your marriage certificate
      • Evidence you or your spouse terminated any prior marriages (if applicable)
    • Child: A copy of your child’s birth certificate(s).
    • Parent: A copy of your birth certificate.
    • Brother/Sister: A copy of the birth certificate for you and your sibling.
  • Evidence of the bona fides of the marriage, if petitioning for a spouse:
    • Documentation showing joint ownership of property;
    • A lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence, meaning you both live at the same address together;
    • Documentation showing that you and your spouse have combined your financial resources;
    • Birth certificates of children born to you and your spouse together;
    • Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of the marital relationship. Each affidavit must contain the full name and address of the person making the affidavit; date and place of birth of the person making the affidavit; and complete information and details explaining how the person acquired their knowledge of your marriage; and
    •  Any other relevant documentation to establish that there is an ongoing marital union.
  • Proof of legal name change (if applicable); and 
  • Two passport-style photographs (if applicable).

If you are filing Form I-130 for your adopted child

  • Evidence of U.S. citizenship:
    • A copy of your birth certificate, issued by a civil registrar, vital statistics office, or other civil authority showing you were born in the United States; 
    • A copy of your naturalization citizenship certificate issued by USCIS or the former Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS); 
    • A copy of Form FS-240, Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA), issued by a U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate; 
    • A copy of your unexpired U.S. passport; or 
    • An original statement from a U.S. consular officer verifying that you are a U.S. citizen with a valid passport.
  • Evidence of family relationship, such as a final adoption decree;
  • Evidence you have had legal custody of the adopted child for two years; and
  • Evidence you have had joint residence with the adopted child for two years
 

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