Do you dream of building a new life in the U.S. with your partner, but find the overwhelming requirements and complex paperwork daunting? Concerns about missing documents or not fully understanding the process can leave you feeling anxious.
This article will provide all the essential information, helping you navigate each type of document in the fiancé(e) sponsorship procedure, from starting the application to becoming a permanent resident (green card holder).
Additionally, we will cover the conditions and documents needed to sponsor your children, enabling your family to reunite and begin a new life in this land of opportunity.
Main Content
- Procedure and documentation for fiancé(e) sponsorship (K1 Visa)
- Conditions for sponsoring children of the fiancé(e) (K2 Visa)
- Procedure and documentation for sponsoring children of the fiancé(e)
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PROCEDURE AND DOCUMENTATION FOR FIANCÉ(E) SPONSORSHIP (K1 VISA)
To begin the K1 visa application process, it is essential to prepare all necessary documents. Below is a detailed list of the documents you will need, not only for the sponsorship process but also for applying for a green card after marriage. Let’s take a look at the checklist below to ensure you have everything required for this process!
1. Sponsorship Application
a) Submit to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
- Form I-129F;
- Form G-1145: Request for Electronic Notification (optional);
- Proof of U.S. citizenship: a copy of your U.S. birth certificate, U.S. passport, or certificate of naturalization;
- Proof of termination of any prior marriage: divorce decree (if applicable), death certificate (if applicable);
- Passport-sized photos of you and your fiancé(e) (5cm x 5cm, white background, taken within 30 days before filing);
- Name change certificate (if applicable);
- Evidence showing that you and your fiancé(e) intend to marry within 90 days;
- Evidence proving that you have met your fiancé(e) in person within the two years preceding the submission of Form I-129F;
- If you have not met in that time: provide documentation showing that meeting in person would violate the customs or cultural practices of the beneficiary, or would cause extreme hardship for the U.S. citizen fiancé(e).
b) Submit to the U.S. Consulate
- Form DS-260: Print the confirmation page indicating completion of the form
- Passport: valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay in the U.S.
- Birth certificate
- Death certificate (if applicable)
- Divorce decree (if applicable)
- Police clearance certificate No. 2
- Medical examination report
- Vaccination record
- Form I-134: Affidavit of Support
- Passport-sized photos of you and your fiancé(e) (5cm x 5cm, white background, taken within 30 days before submission)
- Evidence of your relationship
2. Green Card Application
CONDITIONS FOR SPONSORING FIANCÉ(E) CHILDREN (K2 VISA)
If you, the sponsor, have children, these children may be eligible to apply for a K-2 visa to enter the U.S. However, specific conditions must be met to open the sponsorship application. Specifically:
- Your children must be under 21 years of age;
- These children must be unmarried and remain single until they obtain their green card;
- They must enter the U.S. either at the same time as you or after you.
PROCEDURE AND DOCUMENTATION FOR SPONSORING FIANCÉ(E) CHILDREN
2. Green Card Application
- Form I-485: Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
- Relationship documentation: Such as birth certificates or adoption decrees
- Approval notice: A copy of the approval notice for Form I-129F for the parent
- Marriage certificate: A copy of the K-1 parent’s marriage certificate
- Two passport-sized photos (5cm x 5cm, white background)
- Copy of government-issued photo identification
- Birth certificate: A copy of the child’s birth certificate
- Passport page: A copy of the passport page with the K-2 visa and entry stamp
- Form I-94: A copy of the Arrival/Departure Record
- Form I-864: Affidavit of Support from the K-1 parent
- Form I-693: Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (can be submitted with or after Form I-485)
- Criminal records: If applicable, provide police or court records.
CONCLUSION
Above is detailed information about the fiancé(e) sponsorship procedure and documentation. We hope this information is helpful to you. Additionally, if you want to learn more about the K1 visa application process, please check our detailed article here. This article will provide you with step-by-step information on the sponsorship process, from preparing the application to obtaining U.S. citizenship.
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