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.

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5 things you need to know about fiancé visas

Like other engaged couples, you can’t wait to officially start your life together with your fiancé. You want to set a date and plan your wedding. There’s just one difference – your fiancé doesn’t live in the U.S.

You have been told to look into K-1 fiancé visas, but what exactly does that entail? Here are five things that can help you plan for the process and the future you deserve.

There will mostly likely be an interview

Your fiancé will probably have to go through an interview with the authorities, and it will be demanding. He or she should be prepared for this. They will want to ensure that your relationship is genuine and that you truly intend to marry. Getting married only to obtain a green card is considered fraud, which is why the interview is a serious matter.

Your citizenship matters

If you are trying to bring your fiancé to the U.S., you have to be a U.S. citizen yourself. A green card holder isn’t eligible to sponsor a K-1 visa applicant.

It is required that you have seen each other in the last two years

If you rekindled a romance with your first-grade boyfriend or girlfriend, but haven’t seen them since – unfortunately, the K-1 visa probably isn’t going to be an option. You and your fiancé must have seen each other in person within the last two years in order to qualify, in most cases.

You have 90 days to get married

Once a fiancé petition is approved and your fiancé is able to come to the U.S., you will have 90 days to get married. If the marriage has not occurred within that time, your fiancé will have to leave the U.S.

A wedding does not equal citizenship

Getting married doesn’t automatically make your new spouse a citizen. He or she will be given two years of conditional residency. After this time, it can become permanent.

While it can feel overwhelming, there are many resources in place to help you through it. Understanding the process and knowing what to expect can make the future you want become a reality.

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