Bringing your fiancé(e) to the U.S. on a K-1 visa is only the first step — after marriage, the next step is applying for a K-1 Adjustment of Status to obtain a green card. Since the K-1 is a non-immigrant visa, your spouse must change their status to a lawful permanent resident to live and work in the U.S. long-term.
This process involves specific forms, key supporting documents, and a USCIS interview. Working with an experienced attorney ensures your application is accurate, complete, and processed without delays.
Once you are married within the 90-day K-1 visa period, your spouse can begin the green card process. The following forms are required:
Along with the forms, include essential copies of:
If approved:
After maintaining permanent residency, your spouse can apply for U.S. citizenship through naturalization.
The K-1 adjustment of status process is detailed and time-sensitive. An attorney helps prevent costly errors, handles USCIS requests, and ensures your case is filed correctly the first time.
At the American immigration law firm LLP of Los Angeles , we’ve successfully guided countless couples through both the K-1 and adjustment of status stages. Our team combines deep legal experience with compassion and precision to deliver exceptional results — maintaining a 99% approval rate and 5-star client reviews.
Call (323) 909-8816 today for a free consultation and let us help your spouse secure their green card with confidence.
Florida International University College of Law, Miami, Florida
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Juliette Potter is a highly accomplished United States Immigration Attorney with over two decades of legal experience. She began her legal journey as a Barrister in the United Kingdom and was later admitted as an Attorney-at-Law in Antigua and Barbuda before the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court.
Ms. Potter’s academic background is equally distinguished. She holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Florida International University College of Law, a Bachelor of Laws (Honors) from the University of Wolverhampton, and a Legal Education Certificate from the Norman Manley Law School in Jamaica. She also earned a Master’s degree in Organization Development from Bowling Green State University’s College of Business in Ohio.
Her professional experience spans both the corporate and legal worlds. Before entering private immigration practice, she served as Chief Legal Officer for an international group of companies. Today, she is a Licensed Attorney in the State of New York, representing clients before the Federal Immigration Courts of the United States, while also maintaining her active law license in Antigua and Barbuda.
As an immigrant herself, Ms. Potter brings a unique perspective and deep empathy to her practice. Her personal experiences inspire her unwavering commitment to helping clients navigate the complexities of U.S. immigration law with confidence and care.
Outside the courtroom, Ms. Potter enjoys cooking, traveling, and exploring new cuisines — passions that reflect her appreciation for diversity and global cultures, both in life and in law.