Green Card Denial

Must-Know Facts

  • K1 visa denial is common, with over 17% of applicants facing rejection in 2024.
  • Common reasons for K1 visa denial, include insufficient evidence of a genuine relationship, lack of in-person meetings, failure to meet income requirements, and not demonstrating readiness to marry within 90 days.
  • You are required to have met in person within the last two years, providing evidence of meetings through photographs, reservations, and tickets.
  • You must meet 100% of the HHS poverty guidelines for your household size.

Green Card Denial Articles

  • Fiancé(e) Visa Denial What To Do If Your K-1 Visa Is Denied

    Fiancé K1 Visa Denied: What To Do Next

    Published on March 13, 2025

    The K1 visa is a nonimmigrant visa for a fiancé(e) to join his or her partner in the United States. If you want to prevent visa denial, or your K1 visa was denied already, and you are wondering what to do next, this guide is for you. The K1 visa can be denied for various…

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    What Section 214(b) Visa Denial Means

    Published on March 13, 2025

    Has your visa been denied by a consular officer under Section 214(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act? Millions of visas are denied each year under this section of the law. If this has happened to you, you may feel confused and unsure about what it means or how to resolve it. In this post,…

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    Family-Based Green Card Application Fees: Breakdown for All Relatives

    Published on April 04, 2024

    On this page, you will learn about family-based green card filing fees, how much it costs to sponsor an immigrant and all other information related to the cost of a green card application. Every family-based green card application process starts by filing forms such as the I-130 and I-485, depending on the location of the…

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    Guide to File a Waiver of Inadmissibility via Form I-601

    Published on July 15, 2021

    There are a number of reasons you may be deemed inadmissible by U.S. authorities including having a criminal record, contagious disease of public health significance, likelihood of becoming a public charge, prior removals, unlawful presence, fraud and other considerations which we will explore. If you are deemed inadmissible that could mean you are banned from…

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    Green Card Denial

    Published on May 08, 2020

    When pursuing a green card in the U.S., there is a lot on the line. You have invested time, effort, and money into your immigration path that cannot be replaced if lost. That’s why getting a green card denial can be so devastating. For those that are in the midst of denial or are looking…

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    Can You Get A Marriage-Based Green Card With a Criminal History?

    Published on August 15, 2019

    Ordinarily, the U.S. marriage-based green card application is a highly scrutinized visa procedure due to how common fraud cases are. This process can get more complicated if an applicant has been involved in certain crimes in the past, especially if they were convicted. You are required by immigration law to declare your criminal history when…