K-1 Fiance Visa Document Checklist: - AILA webCLE

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kidnapping, abduction, unlawful criminal restraint, false
imprisonment, or an attempt to commit any of these crimes.
o Crimes relating to a controlled substance or alcohol on three or
more occasions, and such crimes did not arise from one single
act.
Possible waiver of IMBRA filing limitations requirement.
o Attach a signed and dated request for the waiver which explains
why a waiver would be appropriate for the case. Examples of
additional evidence includes:
• Death certificate;
• Police reports;
• News articles; or
• Medical reports from a licensed medical professional,
regarding the death.
o For violent offenses seeking a waiver, must attach a signed and
dated request for the waiver, along with evidence that
extraordinary circumstances exist in the client’s case:
• That petitioner was being battered or subjected to
extreme cruelty by a parent, spouse or adult child at the
time the offense was committed, he/she was not the
primary perpetrator of violence in the relationship, and:
Petitioner was acting in self defense;
Petitioner violated a protection order intended for
his/her protection;
Petitioner committed, were arrested for, were
convicted of, or plead guilty to committing a crime
that did not result in serious bodily injury and
where there was a connection between the crime
committed and petitioner having been battered or
subjected to extreme cruelty.
2. Preparing for the K1 Interview at the Consulate:
Medical, but not required to do vaccinations (only at 485 stage)
Forms DS 156, DS 156K, DS 230 of the Fiancé(e)/Beneficiary
Proof of USC Petitioner’s income, i.e. employment letter, pay stubs,
bank statements
Form I-134 Affidavit of Support by the USC Petitioner
Police clearance certificates of the Fiancé(e)/Beneficiary