Children and divorce

Can you appeal K1 visa denial?

April 28, 2021 Admin

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Can you appeal K1 visa denial?

There is no appeal from the decision of a consular official to deny a K1 visa. Once the K1 visa is denied by the U.S. Consul the standard procedure is for the consul to return the denied petition back to the USCIS for revocation or other action.

Is there any way to expedite a fiance visa?

Unfortunately, unless they are in the U.S. military, it is not possible to expedite the process once their petition is mailed to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The best way to expedite a K1 fiance visa or K3 spousal visa is to prepare the petition carefully, with zero errors.

Can you apply for a fiance visa while on a tourist visa?

Legally, there is nothing wrong with getting married while you are in the U.S. as a visitor (on a B-2 visa), if you return home at the end of your permitted stay. Given these risks, the safest bet is to obtain a fiance visa (K-1) for travel to the United States. It takes longer, but your entry will be easier.

How many K-1 visas are issued each year?

In 2014, the Department of State issued a total of 35,925 K-1 visas to fiancées of U.S. citizens. Including derivative categories—mostly for children of fiancées—a total of 41,488 visas in the K category were issued. In 2018, the total cost for all parts of the K-1 Visa was US$2,025.

How often do fiance visas get denied?

According to those statistics, approximately 20,000 K-1 fiancées/fiancés every year are denied visas when they go to their interviews at the embassy. This is nearly 40% of the total number of K-1 visa applicants. And while eventually many of them are able to overcome the initial denial, some do not.

What documents do I need for K1 visa interview?

When you attend the K-1 visa interview, it’s recommended that you take the following documents with you:

DS-160 Confirmation.
Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé
Form I-797, Notice of Action (petition approval notice)
Valid passport.
Medical Examination.
Form I-134, Affidavit of Support.
Passport-style photos.