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Q: I am an overseas citizen recently married to a US citizen. My husband is trying to bring me over to the US but we are worried that it is not going to be easy because we often hear that the US government is very strict in approving K3 visas, even though our marriage is real. Can you please help us?

A: It is well known that an overseas person marrying a US Citizen may qualify for a green card. Unfortunately, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) knows that almost everyone knows the immigration benefits of marrying a US citizen and consequently pays much closer attention to applications relating to fiance visas and spouse visas (K3 visa), and marriage green cards. It becomes even more complicated if the couple is not together anymore. The purpose of the additional scrutiny to fiance visas, spouse visas and marriage green cards is due to the governments concern of fraud. The government knows many couples applying for green cards through marriage and fiance visa are solely for immigration status purposes and not for "love". Consequently, even the most legitimate of relationships are scrutinized to determine if they really are marriages of love and not marriages of immigration purposes.

The worst case scenario is a legitimate marriage for love is denied and the couple is either required to live apart or move to another country. Less harsh consequences are an application may be substantially delayed due to additional scrutiny causing stress in the couples lives and in some cases forcing the couple to put their lives on hold. For these reasons, it is important to put your best case forward and show that your relationship and your marriage is for love. And it is just as important to put your best case forward the first time to save on reduce the risks of being delayed and put through significant amounts of stress.

Marriage and fiance visas are an excellent way to bring your spouse or fiance to this country. And if it's done right, it will ensure that your next holiday season will be spent with your loved ones. If you need further assistence, please contact our office immediately. We are looking forward to help achieving your goal.

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