The K-1 fiancé(e) visa allows a U.S. citizen to bring their foreign fiancé(e) to the United States for marriage within 90 days of arrival. The petitioner files Form I-129F (Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)) with USCIS, then the beneficiary applies for the K-1 visa at a U.S. consulate abroad.
- U.S. Citizen Petitioner's Passport or Naturalization Certificate Pasaporte o Certificado de Naturalización del Peticionario Ciudadano Estadounidense Proof of U.S. citizenship — color copy of the biographic page
- Beneficiary's Passport Pasaporte del Beneficiario Valid unexpired passport with at least 6 months beyond planned entry
- Beneficiary's Birth Certificate Acta de Nacimiento del Beneficiario With certified English translation if not in English
- Completed Form I-129F Formulario I-129F Completado Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) — filled out with your relationship details
- Evidence of Bona Fide Relationship Evidencia de Relación Genuina Photos together, chat/text logs, dated travel itineraries, joint bills or financial transactions
- Prior Marriage Termination Records Documentos de Terminación de Matrimonios Anteriores Divorce decrees, annulment records, or death certificates for prior marriages (petitioner and beneficiary)
- Medical Exam Results (Form I-693) Resultados del Examen Médico (Formulario I-693) Completed by a USCIS-designated civil surgeon after K-1 visa is issued — bring availability for beneficiary
- Affidavit of Support (Form I-134) Affidávit de Manutención (Formulario I-134) Financial sponsor's proof of income ≥ 100% of federal poverty guidelines for household size
- Statement of Intent to Marry Within 90 Days Declaración de Intención de Casarse Dentro de 90 Días Both parties affirm free will and intent to marry within 90 days of beneficiary's entry
The I-130 Petition for Alien Relative is filed by a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident to establish a qualifying family relationship with a foreign national. It is the required first step to bring a spouse, parent, child, or sibling to the United States. Premium preparation starts at $299 flat-fee.
- Sponsor's Proof of Status Prueba de Estatus del Patrocinador U.S. passport, naturalization/citizenship certificate, or Green Card (front and back)
- Beneficiary's Birth Certificate Acta de Nacimiento del Beneficiario With certified English translation if not in English
- Marriage Certificate (Spouse Petitions) Acta de Matrimonio (Peticiones de Cónyuge) With certified English translation if not in English — required to prove the qualifying relationship
- Prior Marriage Termination Records Documentos de Terminación de Matrimonios Anteriores Divorce decrees, annulment, or death certificates for prior marriages of either party
- Form I-130A (If Filing for a Spouse) Formulario I-130A (Si Presenta para un Cónyuge) Supplemental biographic information for the beneficiary spouse
- Bona Fide Marriage Evidence (Spouse Petitions) Evidencia de Matrimonio Genuino (Peticiones de Cónyuge) Photos together, cohabitation proof, joint bank accounts, children born of the marriage, affidavits from friends/family
- USCIS Filing Fee Tarifa de Presentación de USCIS Currently $675 — paid separately directly to USCIS (check uscis.gov for the current amount)
- Completed Form I-130 Formulario I-130 Completado Petition for Alien Relative — accurate biographical data for both petitioner and beneficiary
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The N-400 Application for Naturalization is filed by a Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) to apply for U.S. citizenship. Eligibility typically requires 5 years (or 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen) as a permanent resident, plus continuous residence, physical presence, good moral character, and English/civics knowledge.
- Green Card (Permanent Resident Card) Tarjeta Verde (Tarjeta de Residente Permanente) Front and back color copy — required to prove current LPR status
- Passport + Travel History Pasaporte + Historial de Viajes Current passport and full travel history for the last 5 years (or 3 years if qualifying through marriage)
- Tax Returns (Last 5 Years) Declaraciones de Impuestos (Últimos 5 Años) Copies of IRS returns (or transcripts) showing continuous residence and tax compliance
- Selective Service Registration (Males 18–25) Registro del Servicio Selectivo (Hombres 18–25) Proof of registration if you were a male between 18 and 25 while in the U.S. as an LPR
- Marriage Certificate (If Applicable) Acta de Matrimonio (Si Aplica) Required if married or previously married — with English translation if not in English
- Children's Birth Certificates (If Applicable) Actas de Nacimiento de los Hijos (Si Aplica) U.S.-born or foreign-born children under 18 — to support the continuous-residence claim and family info
- Two Passport-Style Photos Dos Fotos Estilo Pasaporte 2×2 inch color photos taken within the last 30 days — CF Legal provides free passport-style photos
- Completed Form N-400 Formulario N-400 Completado Application for Naturalization — full biographical data, residence history, and good moral character answers
CF Legal prepares family law packets for Florida circuit court filings — divorce (dissolution of marriage), name change, parenting plan / time-sharing, and prenuptial agreements. Documents vary by filing type; bring as many of the items below as apply to your situation.
- Marriage Certificate Acta de Matrimonio With certified English translation if not in English — establishes the marriage to be dissolved
- Birth Certificates for Both Spouses Actas de Nacimiento de Ambos Cónyuges Identity + age verification
- Government-Issued Photo ID for Both Parties Identificación con Foto del Gobierno para Ambas Partes Driver license, state ID, or passport — required at filing window
- Proof of Florida Residency (3 Months) Prueba de Residencia en Florida (3 Meses) Utility bill, lease, or bank statement — establishes jurisdiction for the FL circuit court
- Financial Affidavit (Form 12.902(b) or (c)) Declaración Financiera (Formulario 12.902(b) o (c)) Required disclosure of income, assets, and liabilities
- Certificate of Completion of Parenting Class (If Minor Children) Certificado de Clase de Crianza (Si Hay Hijos Menores) Mandatory under FL Statute §61.21 — 4-hour DCF-approved parenting course
- Proposed Parenting Plan (If Minor Children) Plan de Crianza Propuesto (Si Hay Hijos Menores) Time-sharing schedule required by FL court — we can draft this with you
- Prior Family Court Orders Órdenes Previas de Tribunal Familiar Custody, support, or injunction orders — affects existing case context
- For Name Change Only: Fingerprint Card + Publication Affidavit Solo para Cambio de Nombre: Tarjeta Dactilar + Affidávit de Publicación Required by FL Statute §68.07 — fingerprinting at local law enforcement + proof of newspaper publication
CF Legal provides mobile notary services across Naples, Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, and Collier & Lee Counties. Cristina comes to your home, office, hospital, or jail — base fee $75 + $1.50/mile travel. Bring the items below so the appointment goes smoothly.
- Valid Government-Issued Photo ID for Every Signer Identificación Válida con Foto del Gobierno para Cada Firmante Florida notary statute §117.05(5) — signer must be identified
- The Document to Be Notarized (UNSIGNED) El Documento a Notarizar (SIN FIRMAR) Signer must sign in the notary's presence per §117.05(10)
- All Signers Present at the Same Time Todos los Firmantes Presentes al Mismo Tiempo The notary can only witness simultaneous signings
- For Affidavits: Pre-Prepared Wording + Commissioner-Fee Envelope Para Affidavits: Texto Preparado + Sobre para Tarifa del Comisionado Sworn statement must be in final form
- For Power of Attorney: Principal + Agent Both Present with IDs Para Poder Notarial: Poderdante y Apoderado Presentes con Identificaciones POA requires principal acknowledgment in front of the notary
- For Consent to Travel (Minor): Child's Birth Certificate + Both Parents' IDs Para Consentimiento de Viaje (Menor): Acta de Nacimiento del Menor + Identificaciones de Ambos Padres Required to prove parental authority allowing the minor to travel with the accompanying adult
- For Document Translation: Original Document + Destination Language Indication Para Traducción de Documentos: Documento Original + Indicación del Idioma Destino Output is a certified Spanish ↔ English translation delivered same-day
- Witness Contact Info (If Document Requires Witnesses) Información de Contacto de Testigos (Si el Documento Requiere Testigos) FL permits but does not require witnesses — call ahead to confirm
- Payment (Cash, Zelle, Venmo, or Card On-Site) Pago (Efectivo, Zelle, Venmo o Tarjeta en el Lugar) Collected per the mobile-notary services page — base $75 + $1.50/mile
This page covers the most-requested immigration (K-1, I-130, N-400), family law (divorce, name change, parenting plan), and mobile notary (affidavits, PoA, consent to travel) checklists. For other immigration filings — I-485 Adjustment of Status, I-751 Removal of Conditions, I-589 Asylum, U-Visa, VAWA, or any other family-based or humanitarian form — call or text Cristina directly for a custom checklist before your consultation.
Once your filing is in motion, the next step is often an I-485 Adjustment of Status, a family law package for divorce / name change / parenting plan, or a mobile notary appointment for affidavits and translations.
Disclaimer / Aviso Legal: CF Legal Document Preparation & Notary Services is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice, legal representation, or practice law. Services are limited to document preparation based on information provided by the client. We are not attorneys. For legal advice, please consult a licensed immigration attorney. · CF Legal Document Preparation & Notary Services no es un bufete de abogados y no brinda asesoramiento legal ni representación legal. Los servicios se limitan a la preparación de documentos. Si necesita asesoramiento legal, consulte a un abogado de inmigración autorizado. (Florida HB 915/SB 846)