Arizona Marriage Visa Lawyer
Immigration law allows United States citizens and legal permanent residents to bring their spouses to the U.S. on IR-1 or CR-1 visas. These are immigrant visas, and foreign nationals who are spouses of U.S. citizens also receive green cards or legal permanent resident (LPR) status. As with other types of family-based immigration, obtaining a spouse visa can be complex. It is important to have an experienced guide through the process.
Immigrants Helping Immigrants
At Kanu & Associates, P.C., our Phoenix immigration lawyers help clients obtain visas for their spouses. As immigrants or the children of immigrants, we understand how confusing dealing with U.S. immigration law can be. We are proud to help families and couples reunite through immigration to the U.S.
Our attorneys answer clients' questions and ensure that all paperwork and documentation is correctly prepared and submitted in a timely way. We also prepare the foreign spouse for the consular interview required of individuals seeking to enter the U.S. on IR-1 or CR-1 visas. If the foreign spouse has minor children, we will also manage the process of applying for IR-2 or CR-2 visas.
Some people ask us about K-3 visas, which are nonimmigrant spouse visas designed to speed up the spouse's ability to travel to the U.S. Because of increased processing times and large volumes, there is little advantage to using these visas, and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has ceased to issue them.
The difference between the two visa types is the length of marriage required; the CR-1 visa is for spouses who have been married for less than two years, while the IR-1 is for spouses who have been married for two years or more. If the marriage of a CR-1 visa holder fails before the second anniversary of the wedding, the foreign spouse will need to leave the U.S.
Call Us for Your Initial Consultation
Contact our Phoenix spouse visa lawyers today. We offer an initial 30-minute consultation for $75. We will give you a preliminary assessment of your case and help you understand the legal issues involved. Call us toll free at 877-497-6281 to schedule an appointment.
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