Advantages of the K1 Fiance Visa and the CR1 Marriage Visa

By Immigration Attorney John Buda Advantages to the K1 Fiance Visa There are some advantages to both the K1 Fiance Visa and CR1 Marriage Visa. The obvious advantage of the K1 is that if you are not sure about getting married to your overseas fiance, then this visa allows you to “try out” being together […]

How To Accelerate the Visa Timeline – Foreign Documents For USCIS Forms and Applications

U.S. petitioners can save time completing Marriage Visa and Fiance Visa requirements. Obtaining Chinese foreign documents, translations, and supporting information for USCIS forms and applications is key to knocking months off the Visa Timeline. Piecing together information during the process of U.S. immigrations can eat-up months and a couples peace of mind. With problems that […]

Marriage and Fiance Visas Issued to Members of China Marriage 101 Community

Chinese Fiancee and Children Visa Application Fees

I often get this question: “On Chinese fiance K visa applications, does the non-immigrant visa application fee include a child or is it an extra fee?” Prior to the visa interview at the U.S. Consulate in China, the consulate will send the Chinese fiance notification to prepare. Part of that notice will include paying the visa […]

China Marriage 101 Community

Dennis and Lili Carman share their experience with others. Hello, My name is Dennis Carman and I joined China Marriage 101 Community early on. I would like to comment to those that are wondering whether they should join CM 101 community. This is not one of the many websites looking for as many members as […]

Filing an I-130 Marriage Petition in U.S. on a Tourist Visa

I often get the request from interested clients, “why doesn’t my fiance just come to the United States on a tourist visa and we will get married here”.  This is the question which sometimes comes up in response to my information to the client about the length and procedure to marry your foreign spouse in […]

Decrease in I-129F Processing Times Announced by USCIS Vermont Service Center

Post by Immigration Attorney John B. Buda Buda Law Group 310-382-7349 Hello Friends: This is John Buda, principal attorney of the Buda Law Group. I will be providing you with reports on legal matters that pertain to China Fiance and Marriage Visas. Be sure to subscribe for new updates. Below is some of the information […]

China Marriage 101 To Team with Buda Law Group

As you know, our visa workshops offer an alternative to those who want to file their own petitions. Some however, don’t have the time to study and just feel more comfortable hiring legal help. However, over the years I have received emails from readers describing stories from hell when it comes to the quality of […]

K2 Visa Option Now Has Greater Flexibility

Today we have some good news!  Applicants of a K1 visa who wish to immigrate their children under the K2 visa option now have greater flexibility to adjust their child’s status to that of lawful permanent resident. In its June 23, 2011 decision Matter of Le, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) favorably resolved the […]