Is Having HIV Grounds for Denying a US Visa Application?

HIV infection, in and of itself, was once a legal grounds of inadmissibility to the USA. That rule has since been changed, but there are still inadmissibility issues associated with HIV infection.
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Prior Criminal History and American Marriage Visa Applications

A Petitioner's prior criminal history could have an overall impact upon their ability to seek US Immigration benefits for a foreign spouse.
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What Is the K-1 Fiancee Visa Processing Time?

There are different processing times for different phases of the K-1 visa process.
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US Marriage Visa Processing Times CR-1, IR-1, K-3

What are the prevailing processing times for the various American immigrant spouse visa categories.
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USCIS Memo on New Policy Regarding Requests for Evidence (RFEs)

Information about probable changes to the American immigration process as a result of a recently promulgated change in policy regarding requests for evidence and visa petition denial.
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Can I file for More than One K-1 Fiancée Visa?

Sometimes there are petitioners who wish to file a subsequent K-1 petition after having already filed such a petition in the past. There are rules regarding such multiple filers.
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Will my Criminal History Impact my K-1 Visa Application?

The criminal history of a petitioner for a K-1 fiance visa can have an effect upon the processing of the case.
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Domestic Violence and Applications for Fiancée and Marriage Visas

A petitioner's prior history of domestic violence can have an adverse impact upon the US immigration process for a foreign fiancee or spouse.
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Why K-3 Visas May Not Be Optimal: Adjustment of Status

The K-3 marriage visa has drawbacks compared to immigrant spouse visas.
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Is Age Difference a Problem in K-1 Fiancée Visa Applications?

A substantial age difference between petitioner and beneficiary is often a concern for Americans seeking a fiance visa for a Thai fiancee.
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