American gentlemen are sometimes really scared of facing all the administrative issues and visa hassle which happen during the process of marrying a Russian bride. Relax and say good-buy to your fears! After a while you will remember your wedding arrangements and the dismay related to them with a knowing smile.
First and foremost, you should learn everything about the special non-immigrant visa, which is called "K1-fiancée visa." Once your Russian bride gets her K1-fiancée visa approved, you need to get married in the States during 90 days since then. Otherwise, she will have to return to her country. Remember also that as soon as you have registered your relationship by marriage in the USA, you will need to prove that you live together as a family.
As an inviting party and a future husband, you will have to submit a Petition for Alien Fiancé (Form I-129F) to get the initial K1-fiancée visa. The petition aims to bring your fiancée and her children to the US.
Also find out all the information concerning K-3 visa, which suites spouses of U.S. citizens who are staying abroad waiting for an immigrant visa, and K-4 visa for unmarried children under age of 21, of K-3 visa applicants.
K-3 and K-4 visa holders are permitted to get employed in the USA by obtaining an Employment Authorization Document, so your new family members will be able to adjust to their new lives in America.
It may look scary but actually the logic of the process is pretty simple. All you have to do is to carefully fill in every document. If you are too busy, apply to the agencies specializing on these issues. You can also hire a lawyer who will see to your visa processing and will update you regularly. Attorneys’ services are costly, but they will save you time and nerves.
