Is the K1 visa an immigrant or nonimigrant visa?

[haleywynne 0]

I just want it cleared up whether the K1 visa is immigrant or non immigrant because I read somewhere on here before that it has been changed from non immigrant to immigrant.

Also, what is the legal status of my fiance after we get married and he gets a greencard. Is he still considered a non immigrant or a resident alien?

[Wyld Blu 35]

A K1 is a non-immigrant visa. Once here, and after you are married, your fiancee will have to file an Adjustment of Status to become a resident.

-Blu-

[Anh map 2,098]

K1 is a non-immigrant visa. Once he adjusts status he is a Legal Permanent Resident.

[Otto 83]

K-1 is non-immigrant visa (with immigrant intent) - once in the US and married he would file for AOS (Adjustment of Status) to become a Permanent Resident (aka resident alien).

[haleywynne 0]

I ask because there are certain limitations to rights with the non-immigrant status. After filing the AOS and he is a permanent resident, does that give him all the rights of a US resident, or are there still non-immigrant restrictions until he has completed citizenship in a few years?

[Otto 83]

I ask because there are certain limitations to rights with the non-immigrant status. After filing the AOS and he is a permanent resident, does that give him all the rights of a US resident, or are there still non-immigrant restrictions until he has completed citizenship in a few years?

Once he adjusts status to a Permanent Resident - he is a full-fledge permanent resident. He can drive, work, study etc (there's no distinction between types of visa entered on). (Nearly the same rights/privileges as a US Citizen - obviously can't vote and some other things.)

[Anh map 2,098]

Can't vote, can't be President, can't petition for certain family members. Just about everything else is open.

And is required to register with Selective Service (military draft) if between 18 - 25