K1 visa news

Here are some recent news updates related to the K-1 visa:

Recent Changes to the K-1 Visa Process

• In October 2020, the U.S. Department of State announced changes to the K-1 visa process, including the requirement for petitioners to provide additional documentation and evidence to support their petition. (Source: U.S. Department of State)
• In November 2020, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it would be implementing a new online system for filing Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e). The new system is designed to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the petition process. (Source: USCIS)

K-1 Visa Backlog and Processing Times

• As of February 2023, the U.S. Department of State reports a significant backlog of K-1 visa applications, with an estimated processing time of 12-18 months. (Source: U.S. Department of State)
• In January 2023, USCIS announced that it had reached a new milestone in processing K-1 visa applications, with a processing time of 10-12 months. (Source: USCIS)

K-1 Visa Denials and Appeals

• In December 2020, a federal court ruled that USCIS had improperly denied a K-1 visa petition due to a technical error. The court ordered USCIS to re-adjudicate the petition. (Source: Law360)
• In November 2020, USCIS announced that it would be implementing a new appeals process for K-1 visa denials. The new process allows petitioners to request an appeal within 30 days of the denial. (Source: USCIS)

K-1 Visa Requirements and Eligibility

• In October 2020, USCIS announced that it would be implementing new requirements for K-1 visa petitions, including the requirement for petitioners to provide proof of a valid marriage. (Source: USCIS)
• In September 2020, the U.S. Department of State announced that it would be implementing new eligibility requirements for K-1 visa applicants, including the requirement for applicants to demonstrate a genuine intention to marry. (Source: U.S. Department of State)

K-1 Visa Statistics

• According to USCIS, there were over 23,000 K-1 visa petitions filed in 2020, a 10% increase from the previous year. (Source: USCIS)
• According to the U.S. Department of State, there were over 14,000 K-1 visa applications processed in 2020, a 15% increase from the previous year. (Source: U.S. Department of State)

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