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- From: mahesh@evb.com (B.G. Mahesh)
- Subject: FAQ : alt.visa.us K, L & Visitors Visa questions and answers (part 5 of 6)
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- Summary: Frequently Asked questions for alt.visa.us (K & L Visa)
- Keywords: FAQ alt.visa.us K L visa
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- Organization: EVB Software Engineering, Inc.
- Date: Thu, 31 Mar 1994 21:54:27 GMT
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- Archive-name: us-visa-faq/part5
- Last-Modified: March 7, 1994
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- Currently, the alt.visa.us FAQ is maintained by
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- Please see part1 of this faq for standard disclaimers.
-
- Questions marked with a + indicate questions new to this issue;
- those with significant changes of content since the last issue
- are marked by *:
-
- K Visa
- ------
-
- Q: Who can apply for K visa?
- A: [from Neil Kolban, kolban@vnet.IBM.COM]
- The K class visa is the "alien fiance(e)" visa, which an nonimmigrant
- visa. A US citizen who whishes to marry a foreigner may file a K
- class petition (I129F) which, when granted, allows the foreigner to
- enter the US and marry within 90 days of arrival. Once married, the
- foreigner should file for conditional permanent residence. There are
- two K class visas:
- K1 - for direct fiance(e)
- K2 - for children of fiance(e)
-
- Q: How do I obtain a K visa for my fiance(e) (who is not currently in
- the US)?
- A: [From Rob Lingelbach, rob@xyzoom.info.com]
- You must petition the INS, obtain their approval, and then the
- fiance(e) must submit to an interview at the US consulate in the
- foreign country.
-
- Q: How long does it take to get a K visa?
- A: [From Rob Lingelbach, rob@xyzoom.info.com]
- Generally, once the petition is filed, it takes about 30 days to
- hear from the INS their approval or denial, then at least another
- 30 days for the paperwork to be transmitted to the foreign embassy
- and for the interview appointment to be arranged. It can take up
- to 5 or 6 months total, though usually it is 90 days or so.
-
- Q: How long is it good for? What are the conditions?
- A: [From Rob Lingelbach, rob@xyzoom.info.com]
- It is valid for 90 days, within which time you must get married and
- then apply for the change of status to permanent residence.
-
- Q: What is needed for the petition?
- A: [From Rob Lingelbach, rob@xyzoom.info.com]
- Forms needed: the G-325A, Biographic Information, must be filled
- out for the petitioner and the fiance(e), and the I-129F Petition
- for Alien Fiance(e).
-
- Q: Can I do this myself, or do I need a lawyer?
- A: [From Rob Lingelbach, rob@xyzoom.info.com]
- Either. An attorney can help expedite and answer questions, but
- there is no reason it can't be done without one.
-
- Q: How much will a lawyer charge?
- A: [From Rob Lingelbach, rob@xyzoom.info.com]
- Varies widely, but quotes here in Los Angeles were:
- $1500 due upon approval of petition
- $1200 covering both fiance(e) visa *and* eventual green card
-
- **note**: approval of the petition does not complete the process of
- obtaining a fiance(e) visa!! The fiance(e) must still be interviewed
- and approved by the consulate.
-
- Q: How will I know the petition is approved?
- A: [From Rob Lingelbach, rob@xyzoom.info.com]
- You will be sent a Notice of Action, Form I-797, stating approval
- or disapproval.
-
- Q: What is needed after petition approval?
- A: [From Rob Lingelbach, rob@xyzoom.info.com]
- The fiance(e) should call the US consulate, and an
- interview will be scheduled after the fiance(e) has gathered the
- following items: [from jrallen@devildog.attmail.com]
-
- --Two certified copies of the birth certificate.
- --A passport valid for at least 6 months.
- --A police certificate in duplicate, certifying no criminal record.
- --A medical examination by a doctor approved by the
- consulate will take place before the interview.
- --Four color photographs.
- --Evidence of support in the US --proof that the fiance(e) will not
- become a charge of the USA. Form 167 details what is needed;
- the Affidavit of Support (I-134) is the usual method. This form
- requires:
-
- 1) Income, property, and investment information.
- 2) Loans and expenses.
- 3) Willingness to deposit a bond with immigration.
- 4) Acknowledgement of the Social Security Act....
- 5) Notarized copies of latest tax return.
- 6) Statement from employer about salary.
- 7) Statement from bank officer about accounts...
- 8) If well established as a business owner, a rating from
- a rating agency.
-
- - For previously married persons, two copies of their marriage
- certificate and proof of termination.
-
- Q: What is needed at the interview?
- A: [From jrallen@devildog.attmail.com]
- o Proof of the relationship.
- o Photos showing the two of you together, letters and correspondence,
- telephone bills, airline tickets, etc.
- The INS is very interested in being certain that it is not a "sham"
- marriage for the purpose of immigration. Typical questions asked:
- where you met, where the US citizen works.
-
- L Visa
- ------
-
- This entire section was published on page 36 of "India Abroad",
- Dec 31, 1993. I have included just a part of it. "India Abroad"
- or the author of this article is in NO WAY responsible for the
- information provided here.
-
- Q. What is L-1 visa?
- A. The L-1 visa category was established to facilitate the transfer
- or rotation of foreign personnel of an international company into
- the United States. Although originally targeted toward large U.S.
- multi-national corporations, this is an appropriate method for companies
- of all sizes to seek immediate immigration benefits for their
- qualifying employees. Further, the L-1 visa may provide quick access
- to lawful permanent resident (immigrant) status in the United States.
-
- Q. Who qualifies for a L-1 visa?
- A. The L-1 is available to a foreign national who, within the three
- years immediately prior to entering the U.S., has been employed
- abroad for at least one continuous year and is now seeking temporary
- admission to the U.S. to be emplyed by a parent/branch/affiliate/subsidiary
- of that foreign employer in a managerial or executive capacity, or in a
- position requiring specialized knowledge.
-
- Q. For how may years is L-1 visa issued for?
- A. An L-1 petition may be approved initially for up to three years,
- with the possibility of extension for up to four more years. In
- the case of a "new office" in the U.S., the L-1 will be limited to
- one year initially with extensions provided thereafter if the new
- office flourishes.
-
- Q. Can dependants of L-1 come to USA?
- A. The spouse and children (under 21 years and unmarried) may obtain
- L-2 visas allowing them to enter the U.S with the principal alien,
- however, they are not allowed to work unless they can qualify on
- their own for a work visa. They are allowed to attend school and/or
- participate in volunatary organizations.
-
-
- Visitors Visa
- -------------
-
- Q: What documents should I send to sponsor for a visitors visa?
- A: [From B.G. Mahesh, mahesh@evb.com]
-
- My in-laws got 5 year multiple entry visa from Madras, India.
- I sent the following to them,
-
- 1. Letter of employment from my employer stating
- how much I make and from when I am working for
- this company.
- 2. Letter from my Bank.
- 3. I-134 and got it notarized in my bank [$1 fee for
- notarization]. You can get I-134 from INS or your
- internationl student office. I heard you can use
- xerox copies of this form. If you send me an
- self-addressed stamped envelope marked "Send I-134"
- I can send you a copy of this form [I-134]. My address is,
- BG Mahesh
- 1467 West Key Parkway #B4
- Frederick MD 21702
-
- 4. Letter from me stating that I will take care of their
- expenses in USA.
- 5. Visitor fee $100 each [Indian Rs. 3200/-]. BTW, I did
- not send the money, they paid in Rs. in India.
-
-
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