Welcome to our Weekly Live Immigration Attorney Chat! If you’re navigating the complexities of U.S. immigration, especially as a couple, this is the place to get answers. Every Tuesday, Attorney Megan Pastrana and the team at Immigration for Couples go live to tackle your most pressing immigration questions, providing clear guidance and expert insights to help you and your partner understand the process from start to finish.
During each session, we cover a wide range of topics, from fiancé visas to spousal green cards, helping couples understand what to expect at each stage of their immigration journey. Whether you’re just starting your application, waiting for an interview, or dealing with unexpected requests for evidence, these live streams provide helpful information tailored specifically for couples.
In this week's live session, we covered several key topics, including how to handle visa processing times, what to do when your case seems delayed, and how to submit the right financial documents. Check out the questions below to see if any of these apply to your case!
Questions covered in this chat:
1. Is there a way to know what current month they are working on for the spouse visa in the Dominican Republic?
2. submitting additional evidence, is the wait time quicker?
3. What's the estimated time for getting a fiancé visa after the petition is approved? It’s been more than 140 days since the petition was approved.
4. Does a monthly bank statement suffice as evidence of assets for the I-134, or do I need a statement from an officer of the bank?
5. I was denied a tourist visa twice two years ago—will that ruin my chances with the spouse visa in Johannesburg?
6. My receipt notice has expired, and I haven’t gotten an appointment yet—what should I do?
7. What are the processing times for the I-130 petition filed from Texas? I’ve been waiting for six months and was told it could take 18 months for a response.
8. If I apply for a fiancé visa and also apply for an H-2B visa, will this affect my K-1 visa?
9. After approval for the visa, how do I travel back to my country without my passport? How long does it take for the visa to be printed on the passport?
10. What’s the fastest way for my fiancé from another country to be with me in the U.S.?
11. For K-1 applicants, are there any factors that would lead someone to be deemed low-risk?
12. I’ve been waiting 10 months for an interview—what can I do?
13. My father applied for my I-130 petition in 2018. Now I’m engaged, and my fiancé would like to file the fiancé visa process. Will this pose any issues?
14. I just applied for the K-1 visa and got a receipt notice from USCIS. Can a lawyer still help me even though I’m already in the process?
If you want to know the answers to these questions, check out the full video to hear Attorney Megan Pastrana’s expert advice and learn more about the U.S. immigration process for couples!
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