After the USCIS approves a K1 fiance visa, the approved petition is sent to the appropriate U.S. Embassy abroad where the K1 beneficiary is interviewed by a consular officer. Most K1 petitions that are not successful are denied at this stage. The most common reason for the denial is on the grounds that the relationship is not "bona fide." In short, this means that the consular official believes that the relationship may exist only for the purpose of obtaining U.S. immigration benefits or is otherwise not a legitimate relationship.

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The most important aspect of any immigration case is the supporting documentation. Most immigration cases that are denied are denied because the supporting documentation is missing or inadequate. This is especially true for a K1 fiance visa case because the required supporting documentation is substantial. If you are considering applying for a fiance visa you can improve the chances of your cases success by preparing the supporting documentation in advance. Here is a summary of the supporting documentation you will need for you K1 visa case.

Before we get into the process for applying for a "green card" it is important to clarify what a green card actually is. A "green card" is a slang term commonly used to define a lawful permanent resident card, which is a U.S. government document issued to those who obtain lawful permanent resident status. The term was developed because a lawful permanent resident card used to be green in color. So now that we've got that out of the way let's move on to discuss applying for a green card.

Who qualifies for a green card?