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K1 Visa Indonesia

Those who travel to Indonesia are often amazed at the beautiful sights, the exotic food, and the exciting nightlife. In some cases, travelers to Indonesia find their soul mate. For these people, getting their Indonesian loved one back to the United States of America is a top priority. Therefore, finding an appropriate US visa that both meets the couple’s needs and brings the Indonesian loved one to the USA quickly is something of an imperative.

The K1 fiance visa is a very convenient travel document for those with a foreign fiancee living outside of the United States. This is especially true for those who wish to bring their Indonesian fiancee to the United States as quickly as possible. At the time of this writing, it generally takes approximately six months to obtain approval for a K1 visa petition for an Indonesian national. A visa petition must be filed with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS), before an American’s eligibility to petition for a visa can be determined. That said, in the context of United States Immigration law one should always bear in mind the fact that the process can be somewhat difficult to predict. As a result, one K1 visa case may process quite quickly, while another will be processed more slowly. Those examining the overall K1 visa process should also take into consideration the processing time at the National Visa Center (NVC) as well as the unique processing times of the US Embassy or Consulate where the applicant will be undergoing a visa interview.   

Those seeking a K1 visa in Indonesia are likely to have their visa interview at the US Embassy in Jakarta. Currently, the United States Embassy in Jakarta allows American attorney presence at the visa interview, but the attorney is not allowed to answer questions on behalf of the applicant. That said, many American petitioners feel that the mere presence of an attorney at the visa interview is a benefit that cannot be easily passed up as K1 visa applicants often feel nervous prior to their visa interview and attorney accompaniment can put an applicant’s fears at some ease. Furthermore, preparation for a visa interview with an American attorney can be highly beneficial as an American Immigration attorney can assist individuals in clearly, concisely, and honestly explaining their intentions with regard to an impending trip to the United States of America. 

The K1 visa process can be rather cumbersome, especially for those who do not have experience dealing with either the US Department of State or the US Department of Homeland Security. For this reason, many couples opt to retain the assistance of an American Immigration lawyer to provide advice and counsel regarding the obtainment of a K1 fiance visa.

For further updated information regarding the US Visa Indonesia please see: US Embassy Jakarta