Often asked: How To Get Fiancee Visa In The Philippines?

What are the requirements to apply for a K1 Fiance Visa for my Filipino fiance?

1. You are a US citizen.
2. You have met your fiancé in person within the previous two years.
3. You and your fiance are both legally free to marry.
4. You and your fiance intend to get married within 90 days of your fiance’s arrival in The United States.

How much does fiance visa cost Philippines?

The application fee for a K1 or K2 nonimmigrant visa is US $265, payable only in Philippine pesos at the prevailing exchange rate.

How long does it take for a fiance visa to be approved 2020?

It takes 5 – 7.5 months on average (as of October 2021) for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to process Form I-129F (technically called the “Petition for Alien Fiancé”), and an additional 3-4 weeks to receive instructions from the National Visa Center (NVC) to continue the process.

What is the requirements for fiance visa?

The K-1 fiancé visa requirements include:

• Both you and your fiancé must be single and eligible to be married under U.S. law.
• If you or your fiancé have been married previously, you’ll need to provide divorce or death certificates for any previous spouse.
• The sponsoring partner must be a U.S. citizen.

Can my fiance come to Philippines?

Foreign spouses of Filipino citizens are allowed to enter the Philippines if they have a valid visa previously issued to them by the Bureau of Immigration. Foreign spouses of Filipino citizens are also allowed to enter the country if they have a valid 9(g) working visa or a Special Retiree’s Resident Visa (SSRV).

Which is faster fiancé visa or spouse?

If your main goal is to get to the U.S. as quickly as possible, then the fiancé(e) visa is likely the fastest option. But if your goal is to get an actual green card as soon as possible, then a marriage-based visa will be quicker.

How much income do I need for fiancé visa?

In dollars and cents, this means that you must have stable earnings of at least $16,910 per year for a two-person household (in 2019) to qualify as financial sponsor for a fiancé(e) visa petition, and you must have stable earnings of at least $21,137 per year for a two-person household to qualify as financial sponsor

Can I work on a fiance visa?

You cannot work in the U.S on your K-1 Fiance Visa unless you apply for and receive work authorization after you enter the U.S. You can apply for work authorization by filing a Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization with USCIS and paying the $410 filing fee.

Can you get married while waiting for fiance visa?

You’re not allowed to marry your K-1 fiance while your visa is pending or even approved while outside the US. It can only happen in the US. A legal (civil) wedding in another country will invalidate your K-1 visa.

What is the next step after fiance visa is approved?

Eventually, your fiancé will have to complete the DS-160: Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application and submit required documents. After the DS-160 is submitted, your fiancé can schedule a visa interview online. Your fiancé will visit a U.S. consulate or embassy abroad (in his or her country) and apply for a visa.

How long does it take to petition a fiance from the Philippines?

The entire process for obtaining a K1 Fiance Visa takes about 6-7 months from the date that you first file your K1 Fiance Visa application. The application must first be filed with USCIS for approval. This takes about 3 ½ to 4 months.

Do you have to be engaged to apply for a fiancé visa?

To be eligible for a fiancé visa, the law requires that you: intend to marry a U.S. citizen, have met your intended spouse in person within the last two years (though this can be waived based on cultural customs or extreme hardship), and. are legally able to marry.

Can I stay in the Philippines if I marry a Filipina?

In order to stay in the Philippines after marrying a Filipina, you have to apply for a Residence Visa for Spouse of a Filipino Citizen, also called the 13A Non-Quota Immigrant Visa. Upon getting the visa, you’ll be allowed to stay in the country for one year and can be extended for another 2-10 years.

What is the k2 visa?

A K-2 visa permits children of a K-1 fiance visa holder to enter into the United States until an immigrant visa is available to them. In order to be eligible for one of these nonimmigrant visas, the applicant must be under the age of 21 and be an unmarried child of the K-1 applicant.

How much bank balance is required for Philippines visa?

The bank account should have enough funds to support the applicant’s intended period of stay in the Philippines (i.e. S$200 per day ).

How do I apply for a US fiance visa?

How to apply for a K-1 Fiancé Visa

1. Step 1: File Form I-129F.
2. Step 2: File Form DS-160.
3. Step 3: Attend your visa interview and pay the visa fee.
4. Step 4: Come to the United States and get married!