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the K-1 Fiancé(e) of a U.S. Citizen Visa

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LOVE CONQUERS ALL,
UNLESS YOU’RE DEALING WITH BUREAUCRATIC IMMIGRATION LAWS


Immigration policies are made for a reason, and the hard truth is that it’s a difficult road to navigate.

And if you’re unprepared, not sure of the facts, it can be potentially disastrous for your relationship and even your future in the eyes of the law. 

Yes, there are real consequences that can follow if you’re unsure of the process.

It’s a serious application, and the immigration officers examine every element you must prove with complete focus. 

They have a purpose and are intended to safeguard the interests of the American people. 

We can’t find fault with their intention or the good they do for keeping our country safe. 

However, law-abiding and hardworking Americans who happen to find love with someone from a different country pay a heavy price time and time again to be with the person with whom they love and wish to spend the rest of their life. 

Love doesn’t work according to nationality, and there should be no impediment to you or your partner in expressing that love and companionship freely in whichever country you choose. 

Just know if you choose the United States, you’re going to have to jump through a lot of hoops.

THIS IS YOUR CASE, AND THE GOVERNMENT PROCEDURE IS CONDUCTED AS A TRIAL 


Officers will put difficult questions to you; they will try and trip you up. 

They are looking for holes in your story, mistakes to capitalize on; it's their job. 

But, it's not your responsibility to make it easy for them. 

And that’s where so many petitions go wrong.

You believe you’re simply doing the right thing, communicating openly, answering questions honestly. 

But the truth is…

It's almost as if you're bringing a criminal into the country, which is how immigration officers seem to view a foreign national's arrival attached to an engagement ring. 

The onus is placed on you, and the system is pretty much geared towards making that as difficult as possible. 

With the explosion of technological communication and globalization, cross-border relationships are now more accessible than ever before. 

The federal government is supposed help American citizens, but, in my experience, there is always someone in the system looking to put up roadblocks to all your plans of happiness. 

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OFFICERS ARE GOING TO LOOK FOR WAYS TO DENY YOUR APPLICATION.
DON’T MAKE IT EASY FOR THEM. 


I’m an immigration lawyer I argue with immigration every day at work for my clients.

Without knowing what to do, or having someone help you, you can spend years locked up in the bureaucratic hell that is the United States immigration system. 

You need to be prepared for the harsh requirements and judgements you and your partner are about to face. 

American Immigration Officers are experienced at what they do, so they know exactly what to look for in your paperwork and documents.  If you make a mistake, they’ll pounce. 

You need to be prepared for this.

The consequences can be severe, and the last thing you want is for your partner to be denied entry into the United States PERMANENTLY. 

The best way to get your fiancé(e) the K-1 visa is to have the help of an experienced immigration lawyer.  We will help you complete all of the requirements honestly and completely, after analyzing your case for problems.

We have been handling cases like yours for more than 20 years.  We have a good reputation and are very protective of our clients.

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IT CAN BE TOUGH TO GET A K-1 VISA APPROVED EVEN IN GENUINE CASES

IMMIGRATION IS NOT LOOKING FOR LOVE,
IT IS LOOKING FOR INFRINGEMENTS AND IRREGULARITIES 


You’ve met someone while vacationing internationally.
You’ve met someone on a student visa, who has returned home.
You’ve met someone online and met within the last two years.
You’ve met someone working out of the country.

All of these scenarios require the same level of attention to have your visa approved.

I have represented clients who have met like one of the examples above, as well many other ways.

How you met is one part of the story you will have to tell the government, and it is not just immigration. It is the U.S. consulate as well. 

Your story, as told through your paperwork, has to be right and consistent for both immigration and the consulate. 

Both you and your fiancé(e) will have to be consistent and honest for your fiancé(e)'s interview at the consulate and both of your interviews at USCIS for the green card.

You need to be prepared and stalwart for the interviews.

This is not impossible, but it can be difficult, and the stakes are high.

Having an experienced immigration attorney help you can make the paperwork and the interviews much easier. 

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GEYGAN & GEYGAN, LTD
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO DURING A  K-1 FIANCÉ(E) CASE


We are an immigration law firm in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Our attorney, Thomas Geygan, has gone through the consular processing and immigration process with his wife.

Our attorney, Thomas Geygan, has been practicing immigration law for more than 20 years.

DURING A TYPICAL FIANCE CASE, OUR SERVICES ENTAIL

Examine your unique facts in order to identify any problems or issues, and discuss with you the best approach in dealing with those problems or issues.
Create an online account for you and your fiancé(e) to be able to follow your case process, upload and download questionnaires, forms and supporting documents. We have created this to eliminate most of the time lost with international mailings.
Prepare your I-129F Petition For Alien Fiancé(e) and the biographic forms for both you and your fiancé(e).
Prepare attorney-certified copies of your original documents for submission to the USCIS and return the original documents to you.
Prepare the petitioner’s affidavit of support for your fiancé(e) to hand carry to his or her visa interview. (There is an additional attorney fee to prepare an affidavit for a cosponsor, if needed).
Prepare your and your fiancé(e)’s personal declarations as to your intent to marry.
Prepare an attorney cover letter for your I-129F submission and combine it with the USCIS forms, declarations and evidence to create a well-documented submission that avoids novice mistakes, and submit it to the appropriate USCIS Service Center.
Make a request with your I-129F submission that the USCIS Service Center send cable notification to the U.S. Consulate upon the approval of your petition.
Mail the receipt notice to you and show you how you can use the USCIS website to monitor the processing of your case.
Show you how to use the USCIS processing time reports to determine if your case is taking too long.
Monitor the progress of your petition with the USCIS Service Center and contact them if they make any errors or are not processing as fast as they should.
Supply you with copies of all correspondence sent to my office from the USCIS about your case.
Contact the USCIS to resolve any mistakes they might make during the processing of your petition.
Contact the U.S. Consulate to resolve any mistakes they made during the processing of your fiancé(e)’s application for the K-1 visa.
Prepare a new declaration for you to sign, which your fiancé(e) will have on hand at the visa interview which states you are still legally free to marry and that you still intend to marry your fiancé(e) within 90 days of your fiancé(e)’s entry into the USA.
Supply information and tips to help your fiancé(e) prepare for the visa interview and to help your fiancé(e) avoid making mistakes.
Be there throughout the entire process to answer your or your fiancé(e)’s questions about the USCIS and/or Consular processing as they come up.
Meet with you and your fiancé(e) after they enter the United States to discuss time frame for marriage, benefits available and next steps to get the "green card".
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