| 16. |
Do I need to submit Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, along with my K-3 visa application? | | |
| | | No, you do not need to submit Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, until they adjust status to legal permanent resident in the U.S. The Form I-134, Affidavit of Support, for nonimmigrant visas may be deemed appropriate by the consular officer. |
| 17. |
Can a consular officer approve Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiance? | | | |
| | No, the Form I-129F , Petition for Alien Fiance, must be approved by the USCIS in the U.S. Neither consular officers nor USCIS offices overseas are delegated the authority to approve these petitions. |
| 18. |
Can
I apply for K-3 status in the U.S. once the I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiance is approved? | | | | | | No,
applicants in the U.S. may not change to K-3 status. K-3 status must be obtained at an American Consulate abroad. |
| 19. |
Why is Form I-129F, Fiance Petition, also used for K-3 spouse visa? | | | | | |
To avoid any delay in the implementation of the K3 visa process the USCIS decided to use the I-129F, Fiance Petition, to process K-3 visa applications. |
| 20. |
How long is the I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiance valid? |
| | | | | The Form I-129F petition is valid for four months from the date of USCIS approval. If the petition has expired, the consular officer may revalidate the petition for an additional four months. |
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