Q: I need to find out the total timeline for my fiancé from Peru, to get her K1 visa
I live in the United States and I am a college student. I want to bring her her so we can get married. I am trying to find the fastest way to get her a visitors permit or visa
A: The first step is you file the I 129F, and then, once that is approved at the California service Center, the file is sent to the national visa center (NVC) in New Hampshire for additional processing. When they are finished, they will send the file over to the US consulate in Lima Peru for final processing. This would include an interview to make sure that your relationship is bona fide, and also include a medical examination and then, once that interview is successfully concluded, she will be given a visa to enter the United States. After entry, you have to marry her within 90 days and then she could adjust status to get her green card. The entire timeline from start to finish is going to be at least a year and a half to two years until she gets her green card at the marriage interview in the United States. You should retain counsel for representation from start to finish. Some of us charge a very affordable flat fee.
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Getting a K-1 fiancé visa for your partner from Peru typically involves several steps. First, you need to file Form I-129F with USCIS, which takes around 8-10 months for processing. After approval, the case moves to the National Visa Center, where it is forwarded to the U.S. Embassy in Peru for further processing, including an interview. This stage can add a few more months to the timeline.
To prepare, gather evidence of your relationship, financial documentation, and other necessary forms. The K-1 visa allows your fiancé to travel to the U.S. for marriage, which must happen within 90 days of arrival. Once married, she can apply for adjustment of status to become a permanent resident.
If you're looking for a faster route, a tourist visa may seem like an option, but it’s essential to understand that these visas are intended for short visits, not for marriage or immigration. Consular officers will evaluate her intentions, and if they suspect she plans to marry and stay, they may deny the visa. The K-1 visa is the most suitable path if your goal is to marry in the U.S. and have her stay permanently.
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