Can family members of the Filipino fiancé(e) be included in the petition?
Only the unmarried, minor children (below 21 years old) of the Filipino fiancé(e) can be included in the K-1 petition. They are eligible to apply for a K-2 visa. If they are unable to depart with their Filipino parent, children who are named in the petition have one year (from the time the K-1 visa is issued) to be issued K-2 visas. They must apply for visas in a timely manner to allow visa issuance within the required time. Otherwise, the children will no longer be able to derive any immigration benefit from their parent’s K-1 visa and new immigrant visa petitions need to be filed on their behalf. Can the Filipino fiancé(e) work in the U.S. with a K-1 visa? Yes. When the fiancé(e) enters the United States he/she will be eligible to apply for a work permit with the USCIS. What fees are involved in obtaining a K visa? (There is a $131 non-refundable application/processing fee for each K visa applicant. This fee is payable in U.S. dollars or its current peso equivalent. This is paid at a
