The 90 Day Fiancé Visa Rule
A wide variety of rules and regulations underlie the K-1 visa. Every single one of these rules and regulations affects one’s ability to bring their foreign fiancé into the United States and, then, to marry them.
Going over the 90 day fiancé visa rule, and speaking with a marriage and family visa lawyer at BBA Immigration, will make it easier for you to marry your foreign fiancé in the United States.
What Is The Fiancé Visa?
The fiancé visa – or “K-1 visa,” which is the technical term – is a visa that allows a U.S. citizen to bring their fiancé to the United States for a period of no more than 90 days.
During the 90 day period that a fiancé is allowed to stay in the United States, a U.S. citizen can marry them and, in doing so, allow their fiancé to then apply for a green card.
On the other hand, if a U.S. citizen, and their fiancé, fail to marry within that 90 day period, then the fiancé will need to leave the United States.
What Is The 90 Day Fiancé Visa Rule?
The “90 day fiancé visa rule” is the rule that, if a U.S. citizen brings their foreign fiancé into the United States, they must marry them within a 90 day period.
Right after a U.S. citizen, and their foreign fiancé, marry within that 90 day period, the fiancé will be allowed to apply for a green card.
A green card will allow them to live, and work, in the United States on a permanent basis. And, after three years pass, the fiancé will be allowed to apply for U.S. citizenship.
What Happens If You Do Not Marry Your Foreign Fiancé Within 90 Days?
Out of all the outcomes that will arise, if a U.S. citizen does not marry their foreign fiancé within 90 days, the most notable is as follows: they will be forced to leave the United States, due to the expiration of their visa.
On the other hand, if a U.S. citizen does not marry their foreign fiancé within a 90 day period, and their foreign fiancé does not leave the United States, then they will be violating a number of federal immigration rules.
A foreign fiancé who is caught on an expired K-1 visa faces deportation. And, if they are deported, there is a strong chance that they will be barred from entering the United States for a period of time.
Outside of the above, though, there is another outcome that can occur: a U.S. citizen and their foreign fiancé marry but, then, get divorced.
If the above occurs, there is a chance that foreign fiancé may still be able to obtain a green card. But, this isn’t guaranteed and obtaining a green card, within these circumstances, can be difficult.
Speak With A Houston Marriage & Family Visa Lawyer Today
If you would like to bring your foreign fiancé to the United States, you are going to need a K-1 visa. Speak with a Houston marriage and family visa lawyer and we will help you do so.
Source:
uscis.gov/family/family-of-us-citizens/visas-for-fiancees-of-us-citizens
uscis.gov/family/bring-spouse-to-live-in-US
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