CORONA VIRUS / COVID-19 ADVISORY

Due to the health risks posed by the Corona Virus tragedy, our office is following the directives of the governor of California in order to minimize the risks to our staff, our clients and our community. Our office will continue to operate fully, as it has thus far, observing our normal schedule, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. We will continue to schedule appointments to meet with clients and will do this via ZOOM or Telephone only.

If you would like to schedule an appointment with any of our lawyers or staff members, please do so by calling our office at 619-291-1112. You can also contact us via e-mail at [email protected]janbejar.com

Thank you for your understanding.

AVISO DE CORONA VIRUS / COVID-19

Debido a los riesgos para la salud planteados por la tragedia del Virus Corona, nuestra oficina está siguiendo las directivas del gobernador de California para minimizar los riesgos para nuestro personal, nuestros clientes y nuestra comunidad. Nuestra oficina seguirá funcionando a pleno, como lo ha hecho hasta ahora, cumpliendo con nuestro horario habitual, de lunes a viernes de 8:30 a.m. a 5:30 p.m. Continuaremos programando citas para reunirnos con los clientes y lo haremos solo a través de ZOOM o por teléfono.

Si desea programar una cita con alguno de nuestros abogados o miembros del personal, hágalo llamando a nuestra oficina al 619-291-1112. También puede contactarnos por correo electrónico a [email protected]

Gracias por su comprensión.

Resolving Immigration ProblemsIn An Honest & Responsible Manner

Can I bring my fiancé(e) to the U.S. with a green card?

It is not unusual for U.S. citizens who reside in San Diego to meet someone from another country, get engaged and decide that they want to live together in the U.S. However, there are frequently questions about how to get a visa for a fiancé(e), especially in today’s difficult and fluid political climate. There are certain requirements to bright a fiancé or fiancée into the U.S. legally and it is imperative to adhere to them.

A person who is petitioning for a prospective spouse to come to the U.S. must show that the petitioner is a citizen of the U.S. There must be an intention to get married within 90 days of the person entering the U.S. The couple must both be free to marry with any prior marriage terminated via divorce, annulment or death. The couple must have met in person a minimum of one time within two years of filing. With this there are two exceptions for which a waiver must be received: if the requirement to meet is a violation of customs for either person; or if it is proven that the requirement would cause extreme hardship to the petitioner.

After the visa or the K-1 nonimmigrant visa has been issued, the person can enter the U.S. for 90 days so the couple can marry. After they have been married, the spouse can seek permanent residence and stay in the U.S. as the U.S. Citizenship and immigrantion Services processes the application. If the person coming to the U.S. to marry has a child who is under age 21 and unmarried, it might be possible for the child to be granted a nonimmigrant visa to come to the U.S. as well. If the couple does not get married within those 90 days, there is no option to extend the deadline. After 90 days and no marriage, the person must leave the U.S. A failure to do so would be a violation of the law and could lead to deportation and hinder a future opportunity to enter the U.S. as a legal immigrant.

For people who are trying to bring a fiancé(e) to the U.S., it is vital to understand the entire process. If there is confusion or assistance is needed with any aspect of the situation, having legal advice is key. Speaking to an attorney who is experienced in family immigrantion is the first call that should be made to move forward with this process.

Source: uscis.gov, “Fiance(e) Visas,” accessed on July 13, 2017

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