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  • 08-15-2012, 03:19 AM
    Blazay33
    Fiancee Visa Process from Overseas
    Hello,

    I am working overseas in China, and am engaged to a Chinese citizen. I am trying to get her the fiancee visa, in pursuits of visiting america with her together in December and then marrying her. Is there a way for me to file the initial petition form which lists "ou, the U.S. citizen sponsor, must file Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e), with the USCIS office that serves the area where you live. See Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) for information on where to file the petition. Further information is available on the USCIS website under Fiancé(e) Visas. Note: Form I-129F cannot be filed at a U.S. Embassy, Consulate, or USCIS office abroad.
    After USCIS approves the petition, it is sent to the National Visa Center (NVC) for processing, and NVC will send it to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where your fiancé(e) will apply for a K-1 nonimmigrant visa. " Is it possible for me to file this form while living in CHina so we can travel to america together and marry? We want to travel back shortly after so a residence permit is not yet required.. What other options do we have if this is not obtainable by any method available...What other visa options can we use? Thanks advice would be great.
  • 08-16-2012, 01:14 PM
    Mr. Knowitall
    Re: Fiancee Visa Process from Overseas
    Do you have an established address within the United States? If so, you can use the service center for that address - you need to be absolutely sure you will receive any mail sent to that address.

    You do not need a fiancée visa to marry in the United States. As she's planning to return home after the wedding, you can marry her on her tourist visa, return to China, then seek to have her immigrate as your spouse. That may be easier than trying to time the K1 visa (and 90 day window) around a pre-arranged wedding date - you may find that the State Department and USCIS work on schedules that are different from yours, and mess up your plans.
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