K-1 Visas and Adjustment to Lawful Permanent Residence: Successful Cases of Family Reunification

Navigating the K-1 visa process can be a crucial step for couples seeking to reunite in the United States. At the Law Office of Alexander R. Vail, we have successfully assisted clients from various countries in obtaining their K-1 visas and transitioning to lawful permanent resident status.

Cases such as Matter of J.P. & W.P. (2023), Matter of M.G. (2023), Matter of D.A.T.F. (2021), and Matter of A.P. (2021) highlight how careful planning and thorough legal guidance can streamline the process, ensuring that both the fiancé and any minor children receive the necessary support to achieve permanent residence.

In these cases, our office helped clients from Haiti and the Philippines navigate the complexities of fiancé visas, followed by adjustments of status to lawful permanent residence. For example, J.P. and W.P., natives of Haiti, were able to enter the United States via the K-1 and K-2 visa route, marry, and successfully adjust their status to lawful permanent residents within just a few months.

Similarly, M.G. and A.P., also from Haiti and the Philippines, were able to adjust their status without needing an interview, showcasing how our expertise in the process can significantly expedite these cases.

K-1 & K-2 Visas Issued, Permanent Residence Status Granted

K-1 & K-2 VISAS ISSUED / STATUS ADJUSTED TO LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENCE Matter of J.P. & Matter of W.P. (2023)

J.P. and W.P. are natives and citizens of Haiti. J.P.’s then fiancé, a United States citizen, retained Alex to assist with bringing J.P. and her minor son W.P. over to the United States via the “fiancé visa” route. Alex helped do exactly that, assisting J.P. secure the K-1 visa and W.P. the K-2 visa. After entering the United States, J.P. married her fiancé, and they came to Alex for assistance in adjusting the former’s status as well as the status of her minor son. Alex carefully prepared J.P.’s and W.P.’s respective adjustment of status filings to reflect that each satisfied the criteria that applies in the context where one seeks to adjust status based on K-1 / K-2 status. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) approved both J.P.s and W.P.’s adjustment applications within less than 4 months after filing. Each is now a lawful permanent resident of the United States.

K1 VISA ISSUED & STATUS ADJUSTED TO LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENCE Matter of M.G. (2023)

M.G., is a native and citizen of Haiti, who was engaged to a United States citizen and wanted to know if it would be possible to come to the United States as a fiancé. Alex walked M.G. and her fiancé though the process, explaining the elements that needed to be satisfied first to secure approval of the Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) (“Form I-129F”) and then to secure issuance of the K-1 visa. Alex worked with them to see the process through to completion, and M.G. successfully entered the United States as a K-1 immigrant. Marrying her fiancé within the 90-day period, M.G. and her husband then sought Alex’s assistance on adjusting M.G.’s status to lawful permanent residence. Alex helped them prepare an adjustment of status filing that was sufficient to meet the requirements set out in section 245(a), and the agency found that the filing itself was sufficient to establish M.G.’s eligibility for the benefit sought. Finding an interview unnecessary, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) granted M.G.’s adjustment application. M.G. is now a lawful permanent resident of the United States.

K-1 VISA ISSUED / LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENCE STATUS GRANTED Matter of D.A.T.F. (2021)

D.A.T.F. is a native and citizen of the Philippines who became engaged with a United States citizen. D.A.T.F.’s fiancé contracted Alex to assist with the whole process from bringing D.A.T.F. from the Philippines to the United States and to helping D.A.T.F. secure lawful permanent residence in the United States. Alex helped D.A.T.F. through the whole process, including the preparation and filing of the Petition for Alien Fiancé (“Form I-129F”), the application for the K-1 visa, and the preparation and filing of the adjustment application. D.A.T.F. is now a lawful permanent resident of the United States.

K-1 VISA GRANTED / LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENCE STATUS GRANTED Matter of A.P. (2021)

A.P. is a native and citizen of the Philippines who after becoming engaged with a U.S. citizen wanted to pursue a K1 “fiancé” visa because her native country did not recognize same-sex marriages. Accordingly, she and her U.S. citizen fiancé contracted Alex to assist with the fiancé petition process with U.S. Department of Homeland Security and then the consular processing with the U.S. Department of State. With Alex’s help, A.P. secured her K1 visa without incident, entered the United States, and married her U.S. citizen fiancé as contemplated. Alex then prepared and filed the adjustment of status application so that A.P. could obtain permanent resident status. A.P. is now a lawful permanent resident of the United States.

If you are seeking to adjust your status through a K-1 visa or need assistance with the adjustment process, the Law Office of Alexander R. Vail is here to help. We have a proven track record of success in securing permanent residence for clients, and we are ready to guide you through every step of the process. Call us today at (725) 221-5998 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation. Let us help you reunite with your loved ones and secure your future in the United States.