Oh dear, applying for a spouse visa is such a hectic procedure. But if you complete every step properly, your visa will definitely be approved. Here are many steps to follow when submitting an application for a U.S. spouse visa.
- Submit a K-1 visa application or form I-130
- Obtain USCIS permission
- Use Form DS-260 to apply for an immigrant visa
- Full medical examination
- Attend the visa interview
- Get a visa for immigration
- Pay the immigration cost
- Go to the United States
- Modify your status by submitting form I-485
- Get your green card
In some cases, the entire visa application process may take up to a year. Numerous factors, such as the volume of cases at the office processing your visa application and how carefully you prepare your documentation, will determine how long it will take.
Important Documents
You must submit all necessary documentation to complete the application. The USCIS requires the following paperwork for a spouse visa appeal:
- Passport-sized pictures of you and your spouse
- Marriage certificate copy
- Evidence of post-marriage legal name changes
- Proof that you and your spouse have ended all of your previous marriages
- Two G-325A forms that you and your spouse have signed and filled out
- A copy of your U.S. passport and a naturalization certificate
