Columbus Fiancé Visa Lawyers

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U.S. citizens engaged to a non-national may apply for a Fiancé visa, which permits a non-citizen entry to the U.S. in order to marry a resident of Columbus OH.

In order to qualify for this visa, the couple must provide proof of an engagement or a contract to marry, and the two individuals must have met at least once within the prior two years.

File a Fiancé Visa Petition in Columbus Ohio

Fiancé petitions cannot be filed outside of the United States. Although you plan on residing in Columbus all of your immigration papers need to be filed at the appropriate regional USCIS office. The address for this office can be found on your current form, or you can also ask a local immigration lawyer.

Since the fiancé is also an immigrant, the fiancé must meet some of the standards of a normal immigrant visa.

Modifying Your Fiancé Visa Application After Marriage

Once the fiancé visa has been issued, your future spouse may enter the country. However, their stay in the country is conditioned on the marriage occurring within 90 days. After the marriage, their immigration status will change to show that they married an U.S. citizen. Seasoned Columbus, OH Fiancé Visa Attorneys can help you streamline this complex and confusing process.

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Life in Columbus

Columbus is the largest city in the State of Ohio. It's also the Ohio State Capital and seat of Franklin County government. Consequently, you're going to find nearly every kind of case in the area should be filed with Ohio State or Franklin County Courts in Columbus. Columbus lawyers are familiar with local court cases like personal injury, divorce, and criminal cases while many others focus on Federal cases link bankruptcy and U.S. Immigration Court cases.

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USA Travel Guide named the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium the best in the United States adding to the popularity of Columbus as a tourist destination. Top-notch public transportation connecting Columbus' various universities and colleges to the neighborhoods and city attractions. The Ohio Judicial Center is an outstanding of Art Deco style architecture while the Wexner Center and Nationwide Plaza designed by Peter Eisenman offer a contemporary charm all their own.

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