Everything you must to know about US Visa for a Fiance

Love has no borders. No one knows where they will find true love. It can be several streets or hundreds of kilometers away from you. The important thing is to hold it tightly when you find it because not everyone is lucky enough to find true love. Sometimes love can make us travel to another country and start a new life there. It can be any country worldwide, but today, I want to talk about getting a Fiance Visa for the US. Considering that this topic is interesting for plenty of people, we decided to cover all details and answer questions about the United States Fiance Visa.

• How much does it cost for a US fiance visa?
• What are the requirements for a fiance visa in US?
• How to apply for a fiance visa for the US?

Visa Policy of the United States

Firstly, let's get some general information about the available type of visas in the United States. The government offers various kinds of visas (Electronic System for Travel Authorization, Non-Immigrant Visas, Business Visa (B-1), Tourism & Visitor Visa (B-2), Transit Visa (C), Student Visa (F-1 or M-1), Exchange Visitor Visa (J-1), and so on), and all of them have different terms. Some of those terms are unique just for a single type of visa. So, candidates need to search all details before making any application. Only the applicants who answer all requirements will be able to finish the application procedure successfully.

Some nationalities don't need to apply for a visa for a short-term visit. They are visa-waiver nationalities, such as the Bahamas, Canada, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau. Unfortunately, citizens of the following countries can't apply for a visa because they are on a ban list: Libya, Somalia, Syria, and Yemen.

Fiance Visa (What is a Fiance Visa?)

Now, let's begin to talk about the main topic. What is a Fiance Visa? It is a type of visa that gives a chance to a foreign resident fiance to travel to the United States of America and marry a US citizen. Foreigner and US resident must be married within 90 days of arrival. After that, he (she) will apply for a permanent residency. Candidates can realize it in the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.

How to apply for a fiance visa for the US?

Application to a fiance visa for the US consists of several steps. The procedure begins with obtaining and filing Form I-129F. You will get it from the USCIS office that serves the location where you reside. If you don't know how to fill the form, you can find detailed information on the official website. There can be changes depending on the application. So, read the instructions carefully to avoid all possible problems.

Furthermore, the process has some differences for some age groups. People between 14 – 79 should apply in person via a pre-arranged interview. On the other hand, candidates under 14 and over 80 can apply by courier. Followingly, all applicants (regardless of age) must finish the online DS-160 form and obtain a printed version of the confirmation page. During the application, you will need to pay the visa fee and arrange a date for an interview.

Required documents

Documentation is one of the most crucial steps of the visa application. As it has a significant impact on the result, you should be careful. Mainly problems occur because of missing or fake documents. That is why do not try to cheat in the documentation process. Some people simply forget to obtain several papers. We offer you to prepare a checklist for yourself and mark each document after getting it. What are the requirements for a fiance visa in US? You will need the following documents for getting a fiance visa for the US:

• Form DS-160
• Confirmation page of the appointment (If it is relevant)
• Valid passport or other travel documents have at least 2-3 free visa pages and are valid for a minimum of 180 days beyond the submitted stay in the United States of America.
• Photo (taken within the last six months, colorful, in a size of 5 x 5 cm)
• Proof of applicant's status in his country
• Birth certificate of each family member that travels
• Police Certificate (You should get it from the country of residency and all other places where you have lived for more than six months after the age of 16)
• Medical test result
• Proof of relationship with the citizen of United States
• If you have married before, you should present a divorce or death certificate
• Evidence of financial means (all applicants must have enough money to cover all expenses)
• Photocopy of flight ticket and accommodation booking (you should mention the address and contact details)

The visa interview

As we mentioned above, some applicants (between the ages of 14-79) must arrange a visa interview. If your age is in that range, you should make an appointment. Your interview will be with a consular officer.

The interview is the last step before processing. So, you should be attentive, try to show all your skills, and convince the consular officer that you are eligible for the visa. There are some points that you should pay attention to about the interview. First, be in the interview location at least an hour earlier. If you are late, your appointment will be canceled. Plus, do not forget to bring your Appointment Confirmation letter with you. How long does the interview last? Generally, we can say that you will be in the embassy for 2-3 hours.

What kind of questions will they ask during the interview? You will be asked general questions, such as the purpose of the visit, why you decided to visit the USA, and so on. Also, they may ask you about your plans, your life, and so on. There is no need to feel nervous about questions. You should try to be confident and relaxed.

How much does it cost for a US fiance visa?

One of the frequently asked questions is the cost of applying for a US fiance visa. Although there can be updates in the following years, now, the cost of applying for a US fiance visa is 160 USD for all nationalities. You will pay the visa fee online while arranging an interview. So, get a valid credit card to realize the payment. You can pay the visa fee by Master, Visa, or another international card.

The processing time

After finishing all the steps, you will wait for an answer from the embassy or consular where you made your application. This part seems the most challenging part for plenty of people because the process of waiting makes people more stressed, creating various thoughts. How long does the processing time last? Generally, it lasts for 10-60 calendar days. Of course, the duration may change related to some issues, such as workload, application country, etc. Also, embassy representatives may want to get in touch with you earlier. It may happen because of needed changes or something else that can affect the visa procedure. So, keep your phone open and check your email gradually.

Visa rejection

A Fiance visa is one of the visa types with high rejection rates. In 2017, 35% of the applications were rejected. What are the reasons for these high rates? It happens because of several reasons. One of them is fraud attempts. We can find plenty of examples while searching on the internet. The most common causes of being rejected are:

• Lack of proof of a real relationship. A fiance visa is one of the deadliest examined visa types. They will pay attention to all details about your relationship. These cases may cause a doubt: much age difference, having different religions, being from two opposite cultures, having no common language, engaging very soon, and so on.
• Never met in real life. It may seem weird to you, but it plays a role during the visa procedure. You should meet with your fiance at least several times during the last two years and should prove it with photos, ticket, and accommodation reservations, and so on. Online meetings, web calls do not count for this requirement. But, if there were strict obstacles to your meeting, you would be free from these criteria.
• Financial means. The US citizen must present documents that show that (she) has enough funds to cover the expenses of his (her) fiance. It may change depending on the state that sponsors lives. In all cases, you should meet minimum financial requirements.
• Being not able to marry within 90 days. As we said before, a couple has 90 days to marry. They should provide:
• Planned date of the wedding.

Of course, if you can't marry for some critical issues, you should inform the embassy about it. It can be health issues or other reasons.