Increase in K1 Fiance Visa Denials

I have been receiving an increasing number of inquiries about K1 fiance visa denials. Without exception each one of the denials I was told about was denied based on the U.S. Consular official's determination that the relationship was not a "bona fide" fiance relationship.

In some cases, I am sure that the officials are correct and are simply uncovering fraudulent applications. However, in many cases I find that the denials are a result the applicants' failure to properly document their case. Many fiance visa applicants mistakenly think that the process involves little more than filling out a few government forms. However, fiance visa cases are approved or denied based on whether or not the applicants provide sufficient evidence to establish that they meet the legal requirements of the fiance visa.

I wrote an article about the applicants' options when a K1 fiance visa is denied; however, as I conclude in that article the best solution is to be sure that the case is properly prepared the first time.

With total processing times of 1 year or more it is not something you want to have to go through again.