Bringing girlfriend to USA to work. Fiancee Visa Questions.

Hopper 1 | 1

9 Sep 2010 / #1

Hey everyone. Somewhat new the forum and looking for some information, but I have no idea where to start. I'm looking to bring my girlfriend to the US so that she can work. We eventually want to get married, but not anything big yet. We've been dating for about 5 years, so we've decided that we need to make a decision ASAP. I was thinking that we can start with a civil wedding just so that we can get her a job, which I hear can take 6 mos from the time of the marriage. Is this true? Also, what would be some of the legal fees that we would face? What might be some other helpful information that I'd need to have prepared or warnings that I may need to know about.

pgtx 29 | 3094

9 Sep 2010 / #2

read here about [travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_2994.html] K1 Visa
and research [uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis] USCIS

OP Hopper 1 | 1

9 Sep 2010 / #3

I'd also like some personal experience if any has some to share. I'm looking for things that may be obstacles.

I appreciate the info provided. Thank you.

nancygrl - | 11

9 Sep 2010 / #4

Have her go to the US embassy in Poland and start the K1 Visa application/process. The State Dept. issues Visas so it all has to start there. There's two places, the US Embassy in Warsaw and the US Consulate General in Krakow.

Visas poland.usembassy.gov/visas/nonimmigrant-visas.html

pgtx 29 | 3094

9 Sep 2010 / #5

with the immigration office everything takes too long, months to get something done...so be ready to wait and be patient... beside, if she comes to the us as your fiance, you'll have 30, 60 or 90 days (i'm not sure) to get married (formal ceremony)... but check it out to make sure...

nancygrl - | 11

9 Sep 2010 / #6

Once she gets here with her K1 Visa it's 90 days to get married.

treeman 3 | 6

28 Nov 2016 / #7

Merged: Visa for the United States for my Polish girlfriend and her son

I am an American and my girlfriend is Polish. need to go to the United States soon for some medical care. what is the fastest way for my girlfriend and her minor son to get a visa to go the United States? we also want to get Married in the next few month and spend part of our time in Poland, the United States, and travel some. also, should I hire an immigration lawyer in Poland? and can anyone recommend a good Lawyer? we are now living in Poland.

thank you

treeman 3 | 6

28 Nov 2016 / #8

Merged: U.S. visa for my girl friend

I am an American and my girlfriend is Polish. need to go to the United States soon for some medical care. what is the fastest way for my girlfriend and her minor son to get a visa to go the United States? we also want to get Married in the next few month and spend part of our time in Poland, the United States, and travel some. also, should I hire an immigration lawyer in Poland? and can anyone recommend a good Lawyer? we are now living in Poland.

thank you

DominicB - | 2706

28 Nov 2016 / #9

@treeman

Ask at the US embassy. They'll tell you what is and is not possible. No point in talking to a lawyer until you know what's possible.

I wouldn't hold my breath. As far as the embassy is concerned, your girlfriend and her kid are no one to you until you get married.