Immigration Assist - Working Around the World » Fiancé Visa http://www.immigrationassist.co.uk Immigration and Visa Information Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:26:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 How to Get a Spouse Visa http://www.immigrationassist.co.uk/how-to-get-a-spouse-visa.html http://www.immigrationassist.co.uk/how-to-get-a-spouse-visa.html#comments Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:57:12 +0000 immigration http://www.immigrationassist.co.uk/?p=94 A spouse visa is one of the best types of visas to obtain.  This is because in most countries the requirement for application for a spouse visa is less strict than it is for other types of visas.  There are some advantages to getting a spouse visa.  While other types of visas are available for work you must first prove your ability to work along with your qualifications.  With a spouse visa you are not subject to the same restrictions for work.  You automatically are allowed the ability to work and live in the country with the same status as your spouse.  Many countries provide leeway for the definition of spouse.  For example, couples who cohabit may be considered married for the sake of this visa.  Likewise many countries allow same sex partners or life partners to be considered as a spouse under this visa.  

In order to obtain a spouse visa you must adhere to the rules and application directions specific to the country.  You will need to submit appropriate substantiating documentation to prove your spouse status.  In the case of a married couple this is simply the marriage certificate.  For those couples who are unmarried the process can be harder.  Consult the specific country to find out what type of documentation is needed.  Some countries may need to see a lease or mortgage that is jointly signed.  Additionally a joint bank account may serve as proof of a relationship. A spouse visa is typically a stepping-stone towards gaining citizenship in the new country.

]]> http://www.immigrationassist.co.uk/how-to-get-a-spouse-visa.html/feed/ 1 How Do I Bring My Fiancé to the US? http://www.immigrationassist.co.uk/how-do-i-bring-my-fiance-to-the-us.html http://www.immigrationassist.co.uk/how-do-i-bring-my-fiance-to-the-us.html#comments Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:59:49 +0000 immigration http://www.immigrationassist.co.uk/?p=71 When you plan to marry your fiancé in the US, you may bring them to the country using a fiancé visa or a K1 visa. Only the K1 visa is available to enable your fiancé to enter the United States. If your fiancé enters the country with a tourist, student, or business visa, then their legal status may be questionable to the US immigration, if your intention is to get married. There is a chance for refusal or refusal of permanent resident status on the basis that your fiancé only visited the country to marry a US citizen. This is a visa regulation that will make it difficult, if not impossible, for them to ever receive any type of US visa in the future.

To be able to bring your fiancé to the US, you will need to meet a number of requirements. The first requirement is that you must be a US citizen and not just a legal permanent resident of the US. Secondly, you must be able to prove that you have met your fiancé in person within the past two years. There are certain exemptions as long as you have proven your relationship to the USCIS. The third requirement is that you are both legally free to marry. This means there is no outstanding marriage in the US or in any other country. The fourth requirement is that you meet the minimum income requirements. However, again there are exceptions to this rule. Finally, your fiancé must not have any criminal record and must not have violated US immigration laws.

Once you have satisfied these requirements, you are ready to file your application forms. Complete the forms through the USCIS forms online and submit to the US consulate or embassy where your fiancé resides. Necessary fees must be paid.

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