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Do you want to live with your spouse in the United States?
If you are married to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and you want to enter the United States to live and work here, you need to apply for the IR1/CR1 Spouse visa. As long as your spouse is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, they can sponsor or petition you for a Green Card.
However, the visa process is quite complicated and time-consuming. Even though you understand all the requirements and procedures, you should be aware that the outcome depends on your personal situation and can vary on a case-to-case basis. Incomplete information, incomplete evidence, and legal obstacles often lead to long processing times, and even visa and Green Card rejection.
VisaExpress is here to change this, offer you a hassle-free experience, and make sure you get your visa and Green Card as quickly as possible.
Here’s what you need to know:
Although family sponsorship seems simple and straightforward, the complex paperwork and complicated official procedures make the entire process time-consuming. Moreover, your U.S. visa application may be delayed and even denied because of common mistakes and/or incomplete supporting evidence. To avoid these costly risks, get peace of mind, and have your visa issued in the shortest time possible, we recommend benefiting from the services of immigration U.S. visa experts.
As a petitioner, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen.
- Be legally married to your foreign spouse.
- Meet the income requirements.
As a beneficiary, your foreign spouse must:
- Be a resident of a foreign country.
Here’s how to get your U.S. Spouse visa:
The Spouse visa process is complex and it usually takes between 8 and 12 months to go through all the steps.
1. Petition for Alien Relative
2. USCIS Review
3. National Visa Centre Review
4. Medical Examination
5. Embassy Interview
6. Visa Granted
7. Green Card Granted
To apply for the Spouse visa and get the Green Card, you and your U.S. citizen/permanent resident spouse will first be required to fill out your Petition for Alien Relative, and file it with the United States Citizenship & Immigration Service.
As soon as your Petition for Alien Relative is approved, your case is handed over to the National Visa Center for additional review. The NVC may require more information or supporting evidence. Once the NVC decides that your application is meeting the rules and standards, it will be forwarded to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate closest to you, the alien spouse.
Then you will need to fill out a nonimmigrant visa application and schedule and attend a face-to-face interview with a consular officer. During the interview, you (the alien spouse) will answer a series of questions to prove that your visa case is genuine. It usually takes 5 to 15 minutes. You might also be required to present additional information. You might learn the decision on whether or not your visa is approved at the end of the interview.
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Stressful, exhausting, confusing – this is how people usually describe the U.S. immigration process. VisaExpress is here to change that. From now on, you can forget about annoying and complicated procedures, endless waiting, and costly confusion. Save time and money and choose to focus on more important things — we’ll take care of your visa and help you get your Green Card.
Our U.S. immigration visa experts are here to prepare your application, put together all your documents precisely how the USCIS, the National Visa Centre, and the U.S. Consular Officers want to see them, arrange your Embassy appointment(s), communicate with authorities, answer all your questions, and get you ready for your Embassy interview. Visa Express helps with every step of your visa process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
VisaExpress is not affiliated with any of the United States government agencies and does not represent any of the U.S. Embassies or Consulates. Our services include, but are not limited to, consulting and assistance throughout your visa or immigration and citizenship application. Keep in mind that the final decision on your visa application is made by the Consular Officer in the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
Our company specializes in U.S. visa consulting and assistance. We provide support services for your travels in the U.S. and prepare all the paperwork on your behalf. Moreover, we offer dedicated expert assistance at every step of the process to make sure you get the highest chances of U.S. visa approval.
No. Although we have various partner immigration lawyers we work with, VisaExpress itself is neither a law firm nor does it offer any legal services. We simply provide you with digital tools and first-hand U.S. visa expertise to speed up the process and boost your visa approval chances. Should you need case-specific legal counsel, we are happy to connect you to our partner lawyers.
While it is certainly possible to navigate the entire visa process by yourself, it can be very difficult. VisaExpress significantly simplifies the entire process and minimizes the chances that your application hits any blockers along the way.
Expertize
VisaExpress means immigration and U.S. visa experts who know the requirements, process, and potential blockers inside out.
Efficiency
Just like you, we don’t appreciate the hassle of paperwork, complicated official procedures, and overwhelming fees. This is why we dedicated ourselves to creating and offering a simple solution for those who wish to get their U.S. visa easily, quickly, and without unnecessary headaches.
Ethics
Everything we do is with our customers in mind. We know that for most applicants, applying for a U.S. visa or planning to start a new life in the United States brings great anxiety. We’ve got you covered! Your personal visa expert will be here for you throughout each phase of the process.
The exact duration of the visa process depends on several factors, including the capacity of the U.S. Embassy/Consulate in your country. VisaExpress expedites many parts of the visa process and provides express appointment services to accelerate the procedure significantly. Our mission is to get you through the visa process from start to finish as fast as possible.
For a more accurate understanding of the U.S. visa timeline, simply contact us, offer as much information regarding your situation as possible, and we will get back to you in no time.
Yes. In most cases, in order to get your U.S. visa approved, you need to pay the MRV fee, schedule and attend your Embassy interview. However, under certain circumstances, interview requirements can be waived for some nonimmigration visa applicants, but you will still need to pay the MRV fee.
Interview waiver based on age
- under 14 years of age; or
- over 79 years of age
Visa renewal
- The interview may be waived if you want to renew a visa that is still valid or expired less than a year ago, and if that particular visa is in the same classification (same visa class and same category).
The U.S. government-mandated fee is payable whether or not a visa is issued. The MRV fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. The application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable as well. We offer expert review, processing, and assistance for your application to boost your chance of approval.
If you need to stay in the U.S. for more than your student visa validity, you must request an extension before your visa expires. An “overstay” can result in a denial of a future visa and/or you may be removed (deported) from the United States. Schedule an appointment and get professional advice from our U.S. immigration lawyers and visa experts.
If you plan to study for 6 months or less and to attend a part-time and not towards a degree program, you can enter the U.S. with a visitor visa. Having a visitor visa allows you to take a short recreational course of study. This course must not be for credit toward a degree or academic certificate. Learn more about visitor visas.
Even though the F1 Student visa is not the straight path to immigration, you may be able to work in the U.S. after you graduate from a SEVP-approved school. You will be expected to leave the United States after you graduate, but there is the possibility to apply to a post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). This will allow you to work part-time or full-time in a role that must be directly related to your major area of study for up to 12 months. You may also be eligible to petition for the H1B visa and request a change of status.
We advise you to contact an immigration lawyer who can help you figure out the best course of action. Schedule an appointment and get professional advice from our U.S. immigration lawyers and visa experts.
The SEVIS Fee is mandated by Congress to support the program office and the automated system that keeps track of students and exchange visitors and ensures that they maintain their status while in the United States. Each student is responsible for paying this fee to SEVP.
All applicants, including children, are required to pay the Machine Readable Visa (MRV) fee to initiate their U.S. visa application. This U.S. government-mandated fee is payable whether or not a visa is issued. The MRV fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
The MRV fee is not included in the price for our review, processing, support, and concierge services. It is a separate fee that you will need to pay in order to schedule and attend your Embassy interview. Your personal assistant will offer support with all the information you need and help you schedule your interview on the first available date.
There is a possibility to schedule an expedited visa appointment in case of the following scenarios:
- You need to travel due to an immediate relative’s death, a grave illness, or a life-threatening accident that occurred in the United States. You’re required to provide the name, relationship, place, description of the situation, and contact information for the attending physician or funeral home.
- You or your minor child need urgent medical treatment.
- You are an applicant for a student or exchange visitor (F/M/J) visa and your I-20 or DS-2019 has an earlier date than the first available visa appointment. Getting an expedited appointment would enable you to travel to the United States before your course starts.
- You need to attend an urgent business meeting or conference that occurs within 10 days after the first available visa appointment.
- You need to make an unexpected visit that is of significant cultural, political, journalistic, sporting, or economic importance within 10 days after the first available visa appointment.
- You are a citizen of a Visa Waiver Program country and your ESTA has been denied.
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