

The Status of K1 Visa Fiancees After Separation or Divorce
K1 fiancées looking for a divorce before the Adjustment of Status gets through can get one provide all criteria are met. The rules have substantially changed in favor of foreign nationals who want to get divorced from their American partners. It is expected that the new laws and rules will help K1 fiancées get a green card after a smooth and easy divorce on American soil.
New BIA (Board of Immigration Appeals) rule
The BIA recently ruled that K1 fiancées are eligible for the green card even if they get divorced before the Adjustment of Status application is finalized. The new BIA ruling is good news for individuals who want to get a divorce from their American partners in America. The new rule helps individuals who want to obtain a green card after their marriage ends. Earlier, the only way that could be obtained was through a marriage with an American citizen for a certain period of time. Now, the green card can be provided through the person who filed the K1 petition. However, K1 visa is restricted to fiancées and cannot be changed to H-1B or student visa.
The BIA has also emphasized on the fiancées’ ability to demonstrate that the marriage occurred in good faith and was willfully done by the individual. The ruling does not apply to individuals who never got married to their American partners or who are unable to show that the marriage took place.
Conclusion
The K1 Visa helps foreign nationals obtain a green card in America even if circumstances force them to divorce their partner before their status is updated in the country. The new rules for the visa will allow foreign fiancées to become green card holders even after the divorce. In every case, however, it is always better to hire an attorney or a law expert who can provide proper guidance on matters of divorce.
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