K1 Fiance vs CR1 Spouse Visa Process: Explained gen40

[@davideaton3765]

If you are looking for someone to help you and walk you through the K1 process, I highly recommend Mr. Wahl!! I speak from experience!! He guided my fiancée and I every step of the way. In am in the process now of finding the but price online for the airline ticket. She just received her visa the first week of December and just completed her CFO requirements. Thank you again Mr. Wahl!!!

[@Visacoach]

Thank you David !! A very nice Christmas present indeed.

[@etonabintu]

What time did the procedure take? How long have you waited?

[@Visacoach]

That specific k1 case was received USCIS on 12/31/2018 and visa approved at Manila on 12/19/2019. Note: this was all pre-pandemic.

[@etonabintu]

@@Visacoach oooooh thank you so much

[@Visacoach]

Welcome !!

[@lilic724]

Awesome video Fred , i can't wait to work with you , to help me bring my fiance to USA ,

[@Visacoach]

Thanks !! I'm looking forward to helping you.

[@jahhhfoxxx5936]

He's the best

[@johnwright2509]

I encourage people to email, write, and or phone the politicians now about changes needed to immigration. The time window is short to get these changes and it is now!!

[@Visacoach]

Good idea.

[@lizdv4740]

Hi my fiancé is an American citizen we haven't applied yet because we don't know which one will be faster. I am asking him to get married here (Mexico) in December and then I travel June 2021 and ask for an update in my migratory status at the USCIIS. Can I do that?

[@Visacoach]

Typically Fiancee visa is twice as fast as a spouse visa.

[@bethvincent8725]

Am a new subscriber. Glad i saw ur youtube channel

[@Visacoach]

Welcome !

[@nameaboveallname210]

thank you fred , i appreaciated your advices.

[@Visacoach]

Welcome !!

[@michellec8782]

Very informative! Thank you so much

[@Visacoach]

Welcome !!

[@bowntown1909]

Thank you Mr. Wahl for doing a fantastic job in putting my fiancé visa together! And more than that I appreciate how you have returned all my phone calls with answers to all my questions and concerns that popped up later! 🇺🇸 🤠👰🏻 🇵🇭

[@Visacoach]

Thanks. I appreciate that our efforts are appreciated !!

[@dejah_vu1587]

Have you noticed that some specific counties that make this process more difficult or lengthy? For example, are middle eastern nations harder to work with in this process?

[@Visacoach]

I have no comments to make on the immigration procedures followed by other countries.

[@etonabintu]

Good day coach yesterday I traveled to America with Esta but I was stopped in Ireland by immigration and in my passport they stamped an ina section 217 refusal. My question is am I forever banned from visiting America? Immigration said I can no longer use Esta.

[@Visacoach]

It means you can never use a visa waiver. This does not prevent you from applying for any kind of visa.

[@etonabintu]

@@Visacoach thank you so much coach you're the best.

[@Visacoach]

Welcome !!

[@joyacaba7595]

Hi Fred... How about visit visa? U have any video for that? Thanks

[@Visacoach]

my advice for visitor visas is shown at Visitor Visa Tips: www.visacoach.com/b2-visitor-visa-tips/ and Visitor Visa Practice Questions: www.visacoach.com/b1-b2-visa-interview-questions-and-answers/

[@joyacaba7595]

Thank you 🙏😇

[@Visacoach]

Welcome !!

[@Sheryllpacumbagmailcom]

Fred and Joyce did a awesome job getting my wife home... Tom and Sheryl costa

[@Visacoach]

Thanks.

[@keioniajefferson2445]

Nigeria is not processing K1 visa at this time

[@Visacoach]

They are processing spouse visa cases first. Most likely as more and more vaccinations are available, the consulate will resume business as usual and process all cases, on a first come first served basis.

[@DanielaKuilboer]

hello! have you done any spouse visa for married couples with children???? In the netherlands?

[@Visacoach]

Yes and yes.

[@malaikabanza6094]

I have this question :Once the visa has been granted to travel on a CR1 petition and the foreign spouse land in the US, he /she will have to wait for up to three months to obtain the green card and he/she can not leave the US before the green card is issued?

[@Visacoach]

Best practice is to wait until the green card is issued. However, the visa itself serves as a temporary green card, so in theory your spouse could immediately leave the USA.

[@malaikabanza6094]

@@Visacoach Thank you very much for your feedback.I am a Medical Doctor here in SA and my husband has a Bachelor degree in Nursing and I am for ever in between courses and training locally and I was concerned that I could miss one of my exam date if a three month period is mandatory to stay on the US while waiting for the issuance of the Green Card.

[@bildur1]

Fred, Do you have experience working with citizens of Venezuela?

[@Visacoach]

Yes, about 1 to 2 American Venezuelan couples a year.

[@christianchannel8755]

Awesome video, thank you!

[@Visacoach]

Thanks for the feedback !!

[@MuhammadUsman-mr8km]

My fiancé lives in USA and we have been talking since two and half years .we been trying to meet in personal in dubai but because of pandemic it’s seem really hard for us to travel.what should we do now could you please advice me .?

[@Visacoach]

Meet someplace else.

[@sureyyaaslanova9925]

Hi Visa Coach, how much you charge to get paperwork together? Thank you!

[@Visacoach]

This video speaks about two different visas. Which is needed? For detailed costs best practice is to send your inquiry to [e-mail], and clearly state what the plans are.

[@tina8212]

Considering the pandemic going on, approximately how long does the k1 fiancé visa take? Compared to the CR 1? Thanks visa coach .

[@Visacoach]

Covid has held up interviews at consulates and has delayed ongoing cases. Currently I am expecting a big surge of new applications to be received by USCIS between April and October. So I also anticipate that cases submitted by April may take about 9-12 months for K1, and 14 to 18 for Spouse. Cases submitted after the surge might expect a further 6 months delay to be added to processing time.

[@tina8212]

Thank you. 🙏

[@Visacoach]

Welcome !!

[@Visacoach]

Best is you ask the consultant or attorney working on your case, who knows all of the specifics for his explanation and forecast.

[@mohitshivashantisharma6808]

@@Visacoach ok thanks .

[@shumoo1454]

Hi there, I have a question about the k1 visa. My fiance's country was a ban from the USA, do you have any suggestions or advice for me on how can I bring my fiance to the USA.

[@Visacoach]

What happens is that the consular officers can use their discretion to waive the ban in the cases of immediate relatives of US citizens. So that means if the consular officer feels your fiance visa case is bona fide, he can also recommend that it be issued regardless of the ban. I have helped many couples from "banned" countries get their visas. So assuming you meet the eligibility requirements you should move forward to apply. In addition to what is currently happening, as I expect President Elect Biden to work to un-do many of President Trumps policies, I also expect that most or all bans will be lifted soon. So either way, with ban, or without ban if you are eligible to apply you should proceed regardless.

[@shumoo1454]

@@Visacoach thanks for the reply to my message.

[@Visacoach]

Welcome !

[@saorithsrou7535]

Hi Fred, I would like know. How much is processing fee that you charge for the your working?

[@Visacoach]

For a detailed quotation best is you book a time to speak with me so that I can understand exactly what it is that you need. You can book a time to speak with me at www.visacoach.com/talk/ In the mean time my price list of services is shown at www.visacoach.com/fees/

[@bibimorel7238]

Thank you for the video! Will I - the bride to be from Europe, have to at any point provide information about my education or work history? Papers for that? I am 30 and have never truly been employed, you think that might play a role?

[@bibimorel7238]

Also, will they want to know what year I finished university? Any proof of that? Will they want proof of my employment? I'm really worried because I never had a real job and I am 30.

[@Visacoach]

Past 5 - 10 years of employment history are provided. If unemployed that entire time, you provide a satisfactory explanation.

[@Visacoach]

Suggest you discuss the specifics of your case and documention requirements with the consultant or attorney working on your case.

[@diptsy_food_vlog]

Please tell me about F2 visa...

[@Visacoach]

My area of specialization is marriage based immigration. I have no assistance to offer regarding student visas.

[@mariamariarasheed4273]

I need your help

[@Visacoach]

Send your request to [e-mail] and explain what kind of help is needed. I will reply with information and quotation as appropriate.

[@amanohkenechukwu4356]

Hi Fred, have you seen that it has been difficult to bring Nigerian to the Us on K1 or CR1 visa?

[@Visacoach]

There is currently a ban on visa issuance to Nigerians so yes, this has caused difficulties. My clients are still getting their visas, but only after delays due to the extra time it takes for consular staff to agree to use their discretion to approve spouse and fiance visas despite the ban.

[@nk-placeforhope7582]

Does this apply to k1,What is happening to k1 in Nigeria

[@Visacoach]

The consulate is working to clear backlogs of all cases. How soon they get to your case is a function on how many are ahead of you and your specific case circumstances.

[@josephineatieno5019]

Hello.please help. We did a traditional marriage but issue is we didnt register our marriage since its customary .we dont know what to do or which visa to apply .please guide us.can we do B2 or K1

[@Visacoach]

As you are married you may only apply for a spouse visa. To facilitate your application you "register" your marriage with the local authorities.

[@chednerpetitvillezephirin7057]

Hello! My fiancée’s mother last name and my mother’s are the same, would it be a problem?

[@Visacoach]

Probably not.

[@SN-ow8kv]

Great information!!!

[@Visacoach]

Thanks !!

[@mamitadenvlogs4362]

Awesome coach,thank you.

[@Visacoach]

Welcome !!

[@douchemasetsor3994]

Big Fred...please will my denied dv lottery 2010 be Red flags in my Cr 1 interview in 2022

[@Visacoach]

Depends. If you won lottery and had DV lottery interview and were denied, then that reason for denial might haunt you. If you just did not "win" the lotter then should have no effect.

[@woodleevensst-amour6382]

Do you have a physical location in NC?

[@Visacoach]

My offices are located in San Diego California. But that is actually not relevant as my offices are not open to the public. All conversations with clients are done via telephone, email, skype, zoom not in person. My service uses the internet, just like Amazon, Netflix, Ebay, Google, so my clients do not need to live near my offices, we use the internet to provide them good value, high quality service regardless of where they live, anywhere in the world, anywhere in the USA, so long as they have access to internet and email, I can help. Regardless of what State or Country you live in, I can help. You do not need to settle for someone local who has less knowledge and experience.

[@dubai.1uae11]

I want USA visit visa how can you help me sir

[@Visacoach]

If you have an American Fiance or Spouse, ask them to reach out to me to apply for a fiance or spouse visa for you. If you do not have an American partner, then there is nothing I can do for you.

[@VarinderKumar-we9rf]

Hello fred. After long time AP consulate ask my passport. Pcc. Medical. And w2. Or co sponsors. But my wife say no need of w2 or co sponsors because she is us citizen is that this right??

[@Visacoach]

Sorry I do not understand your situation. Best is you work with the attorney or consultant who knows your case's specific details. If you don't have that kind of help, your spouse can hire my time to review her and the co-sponsors documents and to give my (at that time, properly informed on the details) opinion and advice on what is actually needed in your specific situation.

[@polinanyer7248]

Hi, very useful! Am I understanding correctly that if the US citizen lives abroad together with their spouse, the US citizen has to move back to the US in order to have a US domicile and be able to sponsor the CR1 for the foreign spouse? This would imply that during the whole CR1 process, the couple will have to live in different countries even tho they are married, correct? Thank you

[@Visacoach]

I lived outside the USA myself for about 20 years, and I understand exactly what that is like. One of the services I offer is to help expat couples exactly in your position. Good news is the two of you can remain, together for the entire process, then both relocated together to the USA. What I help the American prove is his/her "intent" to relocate to USA, and to resume domicile there. So far all of my expat couples have gotten their visas without separation.

[@sureyyaaslanova9925]

Sir I have the similar but slightly different question. My son married in 2023 in Turkey (not citizen, green card holder) They both live in Turkey since and he is getting his citizenship this year. Do you think it would be problem later for him to apply for CR1 spouse visa? Thank you!

[@lucys1218]

Great explanation! Thank you! How about K3 visa? Are they being processed during COVID-19 pandemic? I am debating if I should marry my fiancé and apply for I-130/K3 or start his papers as fiancé I129F. My goal is to bring him to USA as soon as possible. Thank you!

[@Visacoach]

Sorry, but K3 visas are no longer a viable option, and this began long before Covid. See www.visacoach.com/k3-visa-2/

[@itzelpereida3627]

Hi, is it better to file the I-130 online using a uscis account or file by paper? Can you still attach evidence when you file it online?

[@Visacoach]

Sorry, I don't know if there is any benefit from filing online. All my cases we submit hard copy and with PLENTY of unsolicited evidence of bona fides, and so far that has worked out great for my clients.

[@CK-pf3hh]

Have a nice day sir! How can u help personally if the applicant is in the Philippines? Do u have office in Manila?

[@Visacoach]

I successfully help couples who are all over the world. All from my US office.

[@restitutamutuku894]

Thank you for your information. I needed to find out I have a friend in the U.S. and he can not travel. We are in a long-distance relationship. And he prefers I go and visit. Which visa do I apply for? Though we have never met before.

[@Visacoach]

You can apply for tourist visa. Typically they are not available for purposes of meeting someone you want to marry and live with. IF your American fiance is unable to travel and his doctors will verify it, then I can help your partner apply for a fiance visa and with the medical evidence request that the in-person meeting be waived. www.visacoach.com/waiver-k1-fiancee-visa-in-person-meeting/

[@nickobuenaventura1366]

Is the poverty guidelines be based on when you filed the petition or when they asked you to submit an affidavit of support? Let’s say i filed a petition last year 2021, but they requested the affidavit of support this year 2022 i know the fact that it changes every year

[@Visacoach]

When the affidavit of support is required.

[@denisemaria762]

we only shared 12 days together 8 with the family and 4 alone, We had such an amazing time traveling to different beaches, the family wedding the traditions eating down as a family nonstop food, what an amazing beautiful family. I fell in love with his family and him, He is only 30 I am 44 years of age. I am worried about this.

[@Visacoach]

Sounds like you had a fun trip. If your question is "is my being 14 years older to a person I want to sponsor for fiance or spouse visa immigration to the USA a red flag?" then the answer is yes. US immigration will consider this an element that causes suspicion. To over such suspicion you need to convince US immigration by your actions, and proofs of your actions that there is no fraud, that your relationship overcomes such red flags. That is a major component of the work I do with couples, I help them present their individual story of having a bona fide relationship.

[@artipatel8591]

Hi Sir i m from India. My CR2 file.my marriage in October 2017..visa interview Nov2018. And give me a 221g white slip.. After i send drop box paper January 2019...after my status is expring soon... 203g..January 2020..after we send mail call ...and mbc say me my file is in process ..but today my stats expiring soon.. So which problem.. When give me viza. My husband is citision and live alone so i m very much worry unhappy.. Confuse ..

[@Visacoach]

Ask your husband to reach out to the consultant or attorney he is working with for explanation of what is currently going on in your case.

[@VarinderKumar-we9rf]

Hi fred happy new year. My case is under administration process since jan 2019 I got message yesterday and today that my passport is ready to collect at OFC OFC Monday 10AM to 5PM .returned to consulte /embassy and I track my passport no that shows ready to pick up. While I have my passport consulte give back to me after interview. And my case status shows soon visa applications expire this what is this means

[@Visacoach]

Sorry, not clear on your situation or question. If you need clarification from the consulate on what they are doing, best is the American sponsor contact the consulate for this clarification.

[@Mimz758]

Hi Mr Wahl, my question is concerning the 2 year requirement. Does it mean that if I met my fiancé in February 2020 that I cannot apply for the K1 visa in February 2023?

[@Visacoach]

Correct, It means that starting in March 2022 you were no longer eligible to apply. To become eligible again, get on the plane.

[@Mimz758]

@@Visacoach so if I understand correctly it doesn’t matter the date/year that our relationship began, it only matters that we’ve seen each other in person within a 2 year period.

[@Visacoach]

To meet one of many simple eligibility requirements you must have met in-person within 2 years of applying for k1. To obtain approval you must also meet the complicated requirement of demonstrating a bona fide relationship. For proof of bona fides, how long you have know each other, the quality and duration of your relationship all matters VERY much indeed.

[@irsumkhaliq1778]

Hello Fred, I would like to know what option is more viable to reach USA asap from Pakistan. Spouse visa processing time is way too long due to back logged. What do you suggest? Should K1 visa is better? How much time does K1 visa take if I apply in December 2021?

[@Visacoach]

Whenever you start, the current backlog is ahead of you. I expect that applying for K1 in the near future will take about a year, applying for spouse visa in the near future about 1 and 1/2 to 2 years

[@mamitadenvlogs4362]

Does CR1 requires the sponsor (hubby)to see or meet face to face on her country ?

[@Visacoach]

There is no requirement to meet recently, like with a fiance visa, but you must meet in person at the wedding, or afterwards. If you marry by proxy, to be eligible to apply you must meet sometimes in person after the wedding takes place. See www.visacoach.com/proxy-marriage-for-us-immigration/ r

[@denisemaria762]

hello I have only been speaking to my boyfriend since May, I just got back from Morocco. I stayed with him and his entire family due to me being invited to a wedding, I got so close to everyone they all love me so much. I am so in love this is very overwhelming for me. He doesn't speak my language we literaly communicate using google translate, He is learning and I am trying to learn arabic or france, I'm not sure whether to do a fiance visa or a spousal being that he doesn't speak any English wouldn't it make it harder

[@Visacoach]

As a follow up to your previous question about having a material age difference, "not sharing a common language" is another red flag that will cause suspicion. And to be successful needs to be overcome. The question is far more complicated than "fiance or spouse visa?

[@luissandoval8296]

Hi Fred. Thank you for this amazing content. Quick question, as we are waiting for either K-1 Visa, or CR1 visa, can we still meet if the fianceé has a tourist visa?

[@Visacoach]

Each entry is at the discretion of the border inspecting officer. If he feels there is a chance your fiance or spouse might overstay he will refuse entry.

[@julietaempleo]

Hi coach what if i did my application for b1/B2 visa but takes long time my slot so me and my man marry online it’s still ok to continue my application pls advice me now am merried and my husband coming soon to meet me in person what I need to do to my old application pls

[@Visacoach]

You can apply for visitor visa at any time. The more obvious that you have "immigrant intent" the less likely the visitor visa will be granted.

[@thejohnson5683]

Hi Fred, Since I have filed my k1 visa application, its been 2 months now since they received it. And we haven't received a receipt what do we do thanks

[@Visacoach]

They are well behind, just opening the incoming mail and depositing fee payments. All of my clients have been waiting two months or more. Just like you.

[@celiaisisanimasbelio9571]

Hi. I have a question. After you filed the form If you have a tourist visa Can you go to the USA to visit your fiance during the process? Or Do you have to wait in your country until you get approved from the USCIS?

[@Visacoach]

If you have a visa you can use it, however each entry is at the discretion of the border crossing inspection officer. If he feels that you are a risk to overstay or anyway abuse the visa, he might deny entry.

[@beenetapokhrel8857]

Greetings Fred, Can documents qualify two times?? I received email of DQ from NVC on April 16 2020 and again received same email of DQ on December 23...really confused

[@Visacoach]

Clerical errors at USCIS or NVC happen all the time. If in doubt contact the agency for clarification.

[@beenetapokhrel8857]

@@Visacoach i had submitted my documents on feb 26 and dq on April 16

[@Visacoach]

If in doubt contact the agency for clarification.

[@josephinewashington9769]

Hi! Sir I'm applicant for immigrant petition and waiting for interview appointment,until now I did not receive an update from embassy,my interview was pending last March 10,2020 bcz of pandemic

[@Visacoach]

Good luck !!

[@lanteTV1]

Excellent explanation thanks 🙏

[@Visacoach]

Welcome !!

[@aizavipinosa6508]

If ur partner can get visa if udidn't yet meet up in personal?? Just asking bcox he said that me that he wants to process documents for me? And i was so confused bcox we don't meet yet in personal. Pls answered me.

[@aizavipinosa6508]

My bf is from California and i am from Philippines.

[@Visacoach]

Unless your BF has a convincing reason such as a medical condition that makes it impossible to travel to meet you (not covid) then he will not be eligible to apply without first having an in-person meeting. If he is confused about this, that is a sure sign he should seek professional help and advice.

[@captaincash190]

Hey sir visa Fred,please how long /how many months does it takes for a U.S CITIZEN to bring his foreign husband into the United States?? Please answer me….my wife is an American citizen she filed for me and it’s taking like forever to get approval, please answer me how long does it takes to get an approval please

[@Visacoach]

On average currently most spouse visas are taking 14 to 20 months

[@captaincash190]

@@Visacoach ok sir thank you for your reply.

[@Visacoach]

Welcome !!

[@bekindfornoreason2]

Hello Fred, Am working in Abu dhabi and lost my job soon, my employer will cancel my employment visa and I have k1 process ongoing. Please advise what should I do if my employment visa canclled before I get k1

[@Visacoach]

Return to home country, ask US immigration to relocate your case there for interview and final processing.

[@olenaivanchenko4256]

Hi Fred We have filed our K1 application and sent on December 10 2020, USCIS received the package on December 14. My question is how long does it take for NOA1 to arrive? Thank you

[@Visacoach]

USCIS says " it is delayed in initially processing payments and new cases due to a higher than normal influx of cases and social distancing in mail rooms". So my cases are recently taking about 8 weeks before payment is cashed and receipt is issued.

[@rozikhan4557]

How i pay my k1 fiance visa fee 535 i am from pakistan any place in pakistan i pay it

[@luckmansheriff8166]

Hi Fred, I want to go to my boyfriend country and marriage him and apply for a CR1 Visa.. but he was engaged with a lady and she applied for a k1 visa but there relationship do not work out and she cancelled the process at the embassy stage hope it won't affect when i apply for my husband after married?

[@Visacoach]

Having recently had another relationship also with an American Citizen or resident and seeking immigration to the USA is a red flag. It will cause the consular officers to increase their vigilance and suspicions. For more info on red flags go to www.visacoach.com/red-flags-fiance-visa-denial/

[@luckmansheriff8166]

@@Visacoach thanks, so what to do next because am in love with him and he was not the one that cancel it the ex cancel it because of my relationship with him..

[@Visacoach]

Nothing to be done, but concentrate on your current relationship. The rising tide that overcomes red flags are the time and energy put into a bona fide relationship.

[@erlindagutierrez8814]

Hi,Sir, can my sister change her status she's f3 she petion by my mom 2014 then she is widowed 2015 can she shange her status from f2b?if the answere is YES where is it NVC or immigration office? Thanks

[@Visacoach]

I suggest you contact the consultant or attorney originally working on this case.

[@henry.g.9093]

Here is a question for Visa Coach: if you're wanting to marry a foreigner, would you personally go with a K1 or CR1?

[@Visacoach]

At the end of this video that is exactly the question I answered. Ie: "Which one is best"? Check it out. But if your question is which one would I choose personally?, Well I have been married twice. My first spouse I brought to USA on a k1 fiance visa, my second on an IR1 spouse visa.

[@henry.g.9093]

@@Visacoach yes, sir. It was a personal question. I figured you'd pick the best way. May I ask why you chose IR1?

[@Visacoach]

No really a choice. If married under 2 years the spouse visa that is issued is CR1, if married over 2 years it is IR1.

[@frankwright5522]

I'm American my wife and i married in UAE. She is a citizen of Turkmenistan. Not a very friendly government. Her passport expires july 2022, what should we do?

[@frankwright5522]

The government there will deny her passport because she married to a non Turkmen

[@Visacoach]

If she needs asylum status best is you reach out to an immigration attorney with experience in refugee/asylum cases.

[@LieutenantBunny]

My girlfriend is Brazilian, can she even get a tourist visa or fiancé visa right now? 😞

[@Visacoach]

My clients have gotten their K1 visas recently from Brazil. So the consulate is still working albeit slowly and only partially.

[@stoutcherry972]

Hi if we do Web wedding ceremony can we still apply the spouse visa ?? Because of the pandemic my fiancée can’t travel here in the Philippines in my country foreign tourist are not allowed to enter still and lots of restrictions too . Please message me what will be the next step. Thanks

[@Visacoach]

US immigration will accept a "web wedding". However they only accept it if there is proof that after the wedding, you and your spouse met in-person, before submitting the spouse visa application. Some of my couples are doing the "web wedding", followed by applying to the Phil embassy for a visa to enter the Philippines during the pandemic as a "spouse of a Philippines citizen", then traveling to Philippines during the quarantine, satisfying the "in person" meeting requirement, then applying for their spouse visa.

[@mzsophisticated]

@@Visacoach hello can a web wedding be done for someone that lives in jamaica and be accepted by consulate

[@Visacoach]

For advice on proxy weddings, contact the companies that offer those services.

[@armsarms4306]

Fred Wahl, my fiance and I haven't met yet in person for just over 3 years. Can we still quality to file the application even though our relationship will be 3 years or more?

[@Visacoach]

Once you have met in person, and providing you meet the eligibility requirements you can apply. Long or short relationship does not effect eligibility. for more eligibility requirements visit www.visacoach.com/top-13-k1-visa-requirements/

[@dubai.1uae11]

Good morning sir

[@abdullahalmasud406]

I submitted documents to USCIS for spousal visa, all the documents are approved by USCIS. Now waiting to know interview schedule from USCIS/NVC. Could you pls confirm approximate interview schedule fixing time...

[@Visacoach]

Normally the interview is held 5 to 8 months after USCIS is finished with their reviews. However depending on the destination country and how the consulate's hours are affected by Covid, it could take much longer.

[@abdullahalmasud406]

My petition against green card based application & my applicant is from Dhaka, Bangladesh!

[@radioguy19510]

How do I get my fiancé here from Spain?

[@Visacoach]

Start by sending your request to [e-mail] and asking for "Fiance Visa 101". I will reply with detailed instructions, fees, timing ,etc.

[@africansrapmusic1661]

Hi Fred, Since I have filed my K1 application, it’s been nine months now since they received it. What do I need to do at this point please?

[@Visacoach]

Patiently wait for the wheels of US immigration to turn. Spend as much "quality" time with your fiance as is possible.

[@emmalovejoy1130]

Hi Fred, my fiancé and I have been together 9 years. He left for Florida nov 2019 due to family commitments (Mothers health) he has a green card. I am a British citizen born UK. We had not planned for us to live together in usa I only work term time (off during all the school holidays so planned to visit 3/4 times a year) as I have a career here and 2 Daughters aged 21 and 15 (not his children) but then covid happened and as we are not married I had no rights to go to the States during the uk travel ban. We now want to be married and make the move to usa (not wanting to be apart again) for obvious reasons. What is the best option for us? We planned to be married this summer.

[@Visacoach]

Marry apply for spouse visa. The US resident becomes US citizen during the spouse visa process in order to speed it up. Note: if he becomes a US citizen the spouse visa process takes about 14 to 20 months, if remains only a lawful resident thej process takes about 4 to 8 years.

[@cesaralmarez5860]

Hi Fred, I am looking into filing a Spouse Visa very soon. But my question is, my wife currently have passport under her maiden name, does my wife need to apply for a new passport showing my Last name (Now her legal name) before I file Spouse Visa? Thank you in advance!

[@Visacoach]

If she wants to change her name to yours, then she should apply for a new passport. The spouse visa process takes about 18 to 24 months these days, and her passport is only needed about midway through, so you do not need to delay sending in your application, and afterwards she has plenty of time to get her passport.

[@cesaralmarez5860]

@@Visacoach Thank you fred, So as to USCIS she is not required to change her legal name (my last name) to her passport? although she is using my last name filing for her Spouse Visa? Is that right?

[@brandymatthews8812]

All this is so confusing I'm just trying to figure out I've had a two almost three year online relationship with an Englishman I am an American we both just want to get married and live happily ever after it looks so complicated I have been to visit him twice so I know that this is really what we want I have a ton of pictures we're on video chat daily

[@Visacoach]

Yes, it is complicated and confusing. That's why people are glad they hired me to help. As I keep them on the path, explain the process, help them do what needs to be done, and guide them comfortably through the process.

[@lisahanks6085]

Well I just married and I need the best way to start my husband's visa to bring him to U.S. For we can start our forever together. I'm having a hard time picking the best Organization to service us.

[@Visacoach]

Yes, its a tough choice. I recommend you read the comments from my actual clients about what their experiences were. This would give you an idea of what to expect if you select VisaCoach. See www.visacoach.com//testimonials/

[@Aiiishaax]

Hello Fred wahl, I'm from Saudi Arabia my visa has been refused last year 13jan was my interview and after 11 months USIC usa nbc they mailed my husband to send more evidence within 30 days, we did and they update on their website that they received they start work in it, but 14 jan the Saudi usa nbc they sent email that my visa canceled and we didn't sent any evidence i just want to know is this email from system automatically because it's been one year or it's true? Should we call the NVC or just wait? Please help me

[@Visacoach]

Best is you ask the consultant or attorney who is working on your case and how knows the situation intimately to advise you.

[@vernonson66]

Hello Fred, I have a question if you able to answer it. Will I have to refile a new petition after the 2 year meeting requirement is up? I visited my fiancee in the Philippines back in July of 2019 and because of the epidemic I haven't been able to go back. My 2 year requirement is up in July of 2021. Will I have to do a new petition or will the us embassy in the philippines waive this issue? I hope you can answer this.

[@Visacoach]

The two year rule applies for the day your application was received. If you met the requirement when submitting, then you do not need to worry about it 'ageing' out.

[@vernonson66]

@@Visacoach thank you very much for your response and putting my mind at ease. Very much appreciated. Happy New Year to you.

[@Visacoach]

Welcome !!

[@mychillvlog1571]

Is it possible sir even me and my bf didn't meet yet can pass k1? Because of the pandemic Ldr for 3 years.

[@Visacoach]

It is possible to obtain waiver to the in-person requirement if your American bf has a valid reason for not traveling. Sorry, pandemic is not a reason that they accept. So probably means you will need to wait till travel restrictions are lifted. At that time he should hire me, so we can do most of the work on your application before he gets on the plane, then he and you can follow my guidance and checklists to do what is needed during his precious trip and we can submit your application immediately on his return to USA.

[@SQUIRRELSETH1]

hey i have a question my wife is scheduled for a interview in the philippines i never got a fee to pay for the interview she leaves January 21 2021 does she pay for it when she gets there or how do i pay for it on the NVC account or what? and how much is the fees? thank you

[@Visacoach]

If this was a spouse visa, and NVC has scheduled the interview, then you had already paid the interview fee at NVC, but forgot what you had done. If you are using professional help you should contact them to confirm and guide you forward.

[@nameaboveallname210]

Hi Fred, I want to bring my fiancée by spousal visa after I got married. But based on one of my friend’s experience , wedding in Church by Pastor is invalid which means marriage certificate signed by Pastor is not eligible . U .S Embassy do not accept that. So if that is true, where should I get my marriage certificate after I got married in Church for approval .?? Hope you can get back to me. Thank you and looking forward to hear from you soon. Note : My fiancée is from Burma ( Myanmar ) and crisis in Burma has been getting worse from February 2021 and escalating day by day and I am worried about my fiancée but it’s so much risky to go to Burma and get married.

[@Visacoach]

You contact the authorities in the country where you plan to marry and ask what the procedures are to become lawfully married. If using a local officiant it would be shocking that he or she does not already know and can not clearly advise you (and follow) what the local procedures are.

[@izemretenfatimazahra2992]

Hello , Mister Fred my faince and I are concerned about from where to get my court records for the visa interview because i have been living in a city in Morocco for 5 years because of my studies but my ID is still have the address where i was born , and i went to get my court records from this city i live in now they told me that I need to get it from where I was born so iam trying to do that , and my fiance is concerned if that will be an issue or would cause my visa to be denialed. Because in the email it says you need to have court records from where I live and it doesnot work like it in Morocco. Please reply me as soon as possible because i have been aproved by the USCIS last month and i have no time left till the interview

[@Visacoach]

Get the court records and police clearances from everywhere they are available and relevant.

[@mabelldelossantos7238]

Hi sir Fred.. we want to applied a fiancée visa but I want to ask how many months we can do process? Bcoz now is pandemic and u heard that very slow the process of papers

[@Visacoach]

I expect a lot of cases to be submitted this year. I especially expect a large surge of cases between April and August. I expect that if you submit K1 application between now and April it may take 9 to 12 months, after April 12 to 18 months.

[@mabelldelossantos7238]

@@Visacoach probably sir how we need to pay for processing ? Thank u

[@Visacoach]

Send your request to [e-mail] and I will send you "Fiance Visa 101" that tell you about the process, costs, timing, etc.

[@lovepak7270]

May I know please who takes the interview of the beneficiary at his/her country? is that the diplomate himself/ herself or someone else belongs to his/her country. i mean is the interviewing officer belongs to the US or to the beneficiary country.

[@Visacoach]

Initial processing, review of documents is normally conducted by clerical staff. interviews conducted by consular officers.

[@lovepak7270]

@@Visacoach the consular officer means the US consulate / ambassador to the beneficiary country?

[@Visacoach]

While the ambassador is considered a "consular officer", there are a team of consular officers assigned to each consulate, and one of those American consular officers, not the ambassador conduct visa interviews.

[@JK-uw2lr]

Hi Fred, can I still apply CR1 visa after I applied k-1 visa? Just for the case if K-1 visa process took so long.

[@Visacoach]

Well, if you are married, your K1 is automatically invalid, and your only path is to apply for the CR1. And if you are not married yet, you can certainly change that by marrying, abandoning your K1 application (as you are no longer eligible) and then apply for a spouse visa.

[@JK-uw2lr]

@@Visacoach Thank you I appreciated.

[@Visacoach]

Welcome !

[@floramesazcujardo4015]

New subscriber here i wanted to know how much it cost for the process of cr1 or spousal visa . So hard if your partner dont know the process so as me and the type of work he is in. Hope to hear from you and thank you in advance .

[@Visacoach]

For Spouse visa costs visit www.visacoach.com/cr1-visa-costs/

[@lillybrunner3284]

My fiancé lives in Tajikistan. We have met once last month and have been speaking online for over 2 years. We have been planning on bringing him to America for awhile now. Do you have any experience with Tajikistan and if so do you have any advice for us? I am planning on talking with you and starting the application soon

[@Visacoach]

Experience? = yes. Advice? apply before travel resumes worldwide, as there will be a lot of cases submitted at that time, hire Visacoach to help.

[@frankwright5522]

Ok ill be contacting you today!!

[@Visacoach]

Standing by.

[@frankwright5522]

@@Visacoach you replied we are looking for the attorney

[@Visacoach]

Indeed for specialized cases like asylum an attorney is a good suggestion.

[@susan-iu6zs]

If I don't qualify by in com e limit. Im on disability and i dont have a Sponsor is there any chance for him to come to US

[@Visacoach]

If you don't qualify and don't have a co-sponsor, then your application will not be approved.

[@Hungry_for_exploration]

Hi Fred new subscriber here. My fiancee lives in france but is from Togo, can she process her k1 visa in France? I plan to file the k1 in January. Also is a engagement ceremony needed to prove legitimacy of our relationship? We can't do one because of the current covid-19 situation.

[@Visacoach]

If she is lawful resident in France she can be processed and interviewed by the US consulate in Paris. When working with my clients to develop their application with high quality supporting evidence of a "bona fide" relationship, we go over an entire rainbow of what might be useful to include. Often if one "color" is missing we emphasize a different one. I also help each couple draft a letter to describe their courtship, relationship and plans for a future. This is used to put everything in perspective and to paint a sympathetic and understandable picture of the couple. Should there be issues or potential "red flags", we "get ahead" of those issues by explaining in the letter what happened and defuse potential misunderstandings by the reviewing officer.

[@Hungry_for_exploration]

@@Visacoach thanks a lot sir. She has a student visa, I guess that qualifies her as a lawful resident. You're very helpful, I will be enlisting your services when needed during our process.

[@Visacoach]

Sounds good. I will standby.

[@gouravtokhi1232]

My oath ceremony was in couple week but just got letter that they cancel my appointment, so how long it takes to get another date or do i have to make online appointment sir ?

[@Visacoach]

Usually within months under normal circumstances.

[@gouravtokhi1232]

@@Visacoach I mean they didn't cancel it but because of covid-19 they've postpone it, so how long you think they gonna take to reschedule ceremony

[@Visacoach]

Usually within months under normal circumstances.

[@marizaaquino7202]

Hello coach, We had our status ready October 19 of last year but since I'm teaching we failed to make it to interview and due to pandemic. Now it's status expired. As far as we know, embassy here in Philippines is not yet open for interview except for expedite cases. Any advice to save it or we really need to start over again?

[@Visacoach]

If your case was extended due to covid you probably can continue it. If your case was denied due to your abandoning it by not attending the interview, then it is dead, and you need to reapply.

[@marizaaquino7202]

@@Visacoach does it mean that the reason of school is unacceptable? I'm so sorry sir if I ask a lot . We emailed rapid visa too and they said to be careful with our reasons but they didn't tell us nor modify the letter to be sent in the embassy.

[@Visacoach]

You demonstrate that you "get what you pay for". Rapid visa's business model is to let you do all the work and then they "print the forms" for you. For advice, personal guidance and support this is where you get VALUE by hiring VisaCoach. Sorry, I do not know your case, sorry but your description has been vague. I answered, If "A" is the case, then this is the answer, and if "B" is the case then here is a different answer. Whether they accepted your excuse and continued your case, or did not and denied your case, only you or the consulate know the answer. And if you currently don't know, then ask the consulate. They surely will tell you if your case is denied, or still pending.

[@marizaaquino7202]

@@Visacoach ahhh ok now I know. Than you so much. I just thought they're going to intervene everything even the matter of giving reason.. anyway sir, thank you so much for replying 😊. I highly appreciate it. God bless.

[@Visacoach]

Welcome

[@filipina-ilocana]

Hi sir im from philippines, when embassy manila resumed for fiance visa..? Because our case pending since march 2020, but our case is ready since june 15,2020. They accepted for interview only expedited.

[@Visacoach]

The consulate is partially open, it reaches out to individual cases, invites them to interview etc. Your case will be processed after the cases that were ready March to May, and will be before those ready from July till now.

[@SarahDorable]

@@Visacoach do you have information when will the US embassy in Phils gonna open?

[@Visacoach]

Best is you follow the news in Philippines and the consulates website for updates.

[@isratlupa5401]

Hi fred, my husband is us citizen he submitted my support form on December can you please tell me how many days will take for my interview. I’m from Bangladesh

[@Visacoach]

Pre covid most spouse visa cases took on average 14 to 18 months from USCIS submission to visa interview.

[@isratlupa5401]

Does it take same time as before I mean 3 or 4 months

[@Visacoach]

Under covid there is no "same time". You may want to send message to the destination consulate to ask them how soon they can process the case. Sorry, but I do not have intimate knowledge of what is happening there, and THAT is what will effect how long you have to wait further.

[@isratlupa5401]

Ok thank you 😊

[@Visacoach]

Welcome !!

[@naumankhalid8110]

Hi sir I have a questio my k1 visa petition approved on june 15th till nkw i did not hear anything fron NVc and the validity of K1 visa petitio is 4 months which has already gone Can you please tell me if my visa application is expired or not?

[@Visacoach]

Not expired !! In circumstances when delays of processing are caused by US immigration they automatically extend case's validity periods as appropriate.

[@naumankhalid8110]

Thank you

[@Visacoach]

Welcome !

[@apoorvalongtin]

Hi! Great video! I'm from India and my SO is planning to file for k1 visa. I don't know if that's going to take less time than the other one. Plus, we didn't meet in person though because of the covid and some of my family restrictions. Can we file for a waiver for the meeting requirement?

[@Visacoach]

If your fiance can demonstrate a compelling reason why an in-person meeting is impossible or extreme hardship, then he could apply and include a waiver request. Likelihood of success for the waiver depends on how good the reason was. Likelihood of visa issuance, assuming the waiver was granted would depend on how good the evidence of a bona fide relationship is. And without having an in-person meeting and all the evidence that results from such a trip, you have greatly reduced your odds of success. When I work with my couples I first council them on what they should do, then how to document what they are doing, and finally I present their bona fides as an integral component of a VisaCoach "front loaded" application.

[@apoorvalongtin]

@@Visacoach Thankyou for your reply! Well, our relationship is pure and we are in love and want to be together soon. I would suggest you to my partner, so that he could look into it. I don't know if the Indian embassy is taking k1 cases or not. Covid ruined everything. Him and I, are now planning to meet in person somewhere else, like you said without a meeting a waiver would have a less chance. I have to take a step anyway by going against my own religion stuff in order to make my relationship work with him cuz in the end I have to spend my life with him. We have been waiting for really a long time. Last year, due to the covid and still.. it is hard to meet in person. Do you think.. k1 would still going to take time? As, I have read many comments.. people have been waiting for year or more on it.. now it's biden's gov. here too! And Thankyou so so muchh for replying❣️❣️❣️❤️❤️❤️❤️ bless your channel!

[@Visacoach]

I anticipate fiance visas submitted in 2021 will probably take about a year for processing.

[@apoorvalongtin]

@@Visacoach 😥🥺😢.. such an overwhelming and sad time.. Thank you so much for your reply❣️

[@Visacoach]

Welcome.

[@rubalkaur9332]

Hi i applied for my CR1 visa my husband is US citizen I didnt renewed my passport with my husband name before applying Now i am getting problem in getting PCC so i have to renew my passport now My case is at nvc now Now i will have to report this to nvc ? Will it delay my case??

[@Visacoach]

As you changed your name, you obtain police clearances in all names used, ie: maiden name and married name as well.

[@rubalkaur9332]

@@Visacoach no sir i am not changing my name I have to just renew my passport bcoz i dont have my husband name on my passport as my spouse I was asking that can i renew my passport my case is at nvc

[@Visacoach]

If you have to renew your passport then you do. If at NVC you submit your new passport to NVC.

[@renu.sonavane]

Your videos very helpful to us thanks you so much for making video. 👍 I am from India my name Miss. Renuka. I have one questions related birth certificate because my birth certificate lost and I want to apply for k1 visa now I didn't have my birth certificate so any other options or available any other certificate instead of birth certificate please guide me. Thank you. 🙏🙏🙏

[@Visacoach]

Obtain a replacement, or provide acceptable "alternative" documents.

[@lyndevalle7064]

Hi sir i just wanna ask,my boyfriend is from virginia USA and im from philippines..he filed k1 last july 2020 and we recieved NOA1 after two weeks..but until now we are waiting for NOA2 its been almosr 7months now ,any advice please..thankyouverymuch sir!

[@Visacoach]

My advise is: "Be patient and standby for immigration to do their thing at their pace"

[@lyndevalle7064]

Thankyou for the respond sir,if ever we need your help how can we reach you.?

[@Visacoach]

[e-mail], visacoach.com, 1-800-806-3210

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[@stevenprice8533]

We applied for our fiancee visa back in March 2019. My fiancee is from the Philippines. We received our receipt a month later. The last letter I got was in July of that year saying our case had been Sent to one of the processing places. Can you give me an idea of how much long we'll have to wait? This has gotten so frustrating. If there's any hope you can give I would greatly appreciate it.

[@Visacoach]

Sounds like your case has been in process at USCIS for 21 months ? when normally USCIS takes only 9 months. I have no idea why it has taken so long, do not know your situation, and have no way to forecast how much longer, etc. I suggest you ask this question of USCIS directly, or hire an attorney.

[@stevenprice8533]

@@Visacoach I figured it was taking so long because of covid. I have an attorney but he hasn't been much help except for filing the paperwork. I'm wondering if I would be better off hiring you to take over my case.

[@Visacoach]

Sorry, while having me "take over your case" generally is a good idea, if it is only for the purpose of chasing USCIS, sorry that is out of what I am allowed to do as an immigration consultant, and not an attorney. Besides offering legal advice, what an attorney can do, that I can not, is "represent" you. Ask yours to earn his keep by reaching out to USCIS in his capacity as an attorney, and as your representative, to demand action. Having said that, while an attorney CAN do this (while I can not), they rarely are willing to do so as they don't find personal profit in it. Find an attorney who will do what you actually are paying an attorney so much extra $ to actually do.

[@theforgotten5661]

I may be interested in hiring you if you can tell me the cost and a question that I have I have been married to a Filipina for 15 years when I married her she had a daughter one year old and now the doctor is my step daughter and she is 16 years old my question is if I file for my wife a spouse visa will my stepdaughter which is still a minor be included in the spouse visa or do I need to fill out a separate application for my stepdaughter that is 16 years old I would like to know that question that way I know what the financial would be if I hire you to do the paperwork for me and what the total cost is because I've heard separate things one says that I only need to fill out the spouse visa and my stepdaughter would already be included in that because she's a minor and all my stepdaughter would have to do let's go to the medical along with my wife and go to the embassy with my wife and she would be approved along with my wife so I want to know the financial cost if it's just one application or if they are going to be separate applications for my wife and a separate application for my stepdaughter if you can answer that I would be interested in hiring you

[@Visacoach]

Both spouse and child need their own visas, so there are two separate applications. Normally we prepare and submit both at the same time requesting US immigration to "keep them together" during the process, so that both attend the same interview, both are granted visas at the same time. Current VisaCoach fees when preparing both applications together are $1,295 for mom, $595 for stepchild. Current Government/medical fees total around $3,000 for the pair. To discuss your case, answer final questions and get started you are welcome to book a time to speak with me at www.visacoach.com/schedule/

[@theforgotten5661]

@@Visacoach thank you for your reply I need to ask a question before I go any further on the affidavit of support I would need to claim fourr dependents my wife is Filipino and I have a stepdaughter Filipino and then it's me American and our daughter is American and Filipino so I need the Visa for two people my wife and stepdaughter but I still would have to claim four dependence on the affidavit of support my question is I have social security income of 14, 180 plus I have a self-employment of $22, 320 my question is can I add my social security income along with my work income which would be 36, 500 can I combine those two and cups together or do I have to use what's on the adjusted gross income of my 1040 form only and also our daughter is 13 Filipino and American duel she gets social security of $7, 090 can I add her income with mine since it's a family member living at home because I'm confused if I can only report was on my 1040 form as far as self-employment income or can I combine the self-employment income with my social security income and even maybe my daughters social security income or do I need to find a co sponsors I need to know this before I can proceed thank you for any help you can give

[@angelicagoff5909]

Hello Sir. I really need an advice please. I am confused if the address is really important when filling my papers in the CR1 visa. I have two addresses, the first one is my birthplace and the second one is my new address right now. The problem is, the district that stated in my marriage certificate is no longer covered by our district. For example: In my marriage certificate it's indicated it "Barangay Poblacion" but we are not longer covered by "Barangay Poblacion" they changed it in "Barangay Golden". I don't know sir if I should fix my marriage certificate or not. We don't want trouble when we will start filling for CR1 Visa. Please I need your help. Thank you!

[@Visacoach]

For case specific questions you should reach out to the consultant or attorney who is working with you. And while I do not recommend DIY cases, if you still need help, I do offer some support services to assist, DIY'ers. For a menu of those services send request to [e-mail]