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Browse common questions (curated by our team)Can I use my own assets or self-employment income for the I-134 affidavit of support?
Generally yes - self-employment income (like 1099 income) and personal assets can count, but documentation requirements are stricter than wi...
It's been 4 months since I submitted documents and still no interview date — what's going on?
This is genuinely one of the hardest parts of the process emotionally, because there's so little visibility. NVC document review and intervi...
Do I need a lawyer for the NVC stage, or can I do it myself?
Most straightforward family-based cases can be done without a lawyer — I've personally helped many families through the entire NVC document...
How long does the K-1 fiancé process typically take start to finish?
From I-129F filing to visa issuance, I've seen this commonly run 8–14 months total — a few months for USCIS approval, then more time through...
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