K-1 Fiancé Visa
Individuals wishing to bring their foreign-born fiancé(e) to the U.S. may do so through the K-1 fiancé(e) visa. These visas can be applied for by filing a Form I-129F: Petition for Alien Fiancé.
What is the K-1 fiancé visa?
The K-1 fiancé visa is a document that allows the fiancé of a U.S. citizen to travel to the United States. to be able to get married. To remain in the country and be eligible to apply for lawful permanent resident status, the marriage must be consummated within 90 days.
The K-1 visa process
To apply for a k-1 visa for a fiancé of U.S. citizen In order to apply for a k-1 visa, the petitioner (the U.S. citizen who wishes to bring his or her foreign fiancé(e) to the U.S.) must first ensure that he or she and his or her fiancé(e) are eligible to obtain a visa through this process. family petition.
Eligibility requirements to apply for a K-1 fiancé visa:
- The petitioner is a U.S. citizen.
- The petitioner and fiancé intend to marry within 90 days.
- Both the petitioner and his or her fiancé are legally free to marry in the United States.
- The petitioner and his or her fiancé met in person within the past two years prior to filing (there are some limited exceptions to this requirement).
- If the foreign fiancé has children under the age of 21, a K-2 visa can be applied for with the approval of their parents' K-1.
Be sure to enlist the help of an experienced U.S. citizen fiancé k-1 visa attorney to assist you with your case.
Key documents required for a K-1 fiancé visa
To obtain a K-1 visa, the applicant must show:
- Proof of a relationship.
- Form DS-160
- Passport(s) of fiancé (and any children) that is valid for travel to the U.S.
- Birth certificates.
- Divorce or death certificates of previous spouses, if applicable.
- Police certificates showing that the applicant has not been convicted of crimes that would prevent him/her from entering the U.S.
- Medical Evaluation in a sealed envelope
- Evidence that you can financially support your foreign fiancé by completing Form I-134.
- Two 2×2 inch photos of the fiancé(e) (and his/her children).
- Governmental expenses.
How long does a fiancé visa take?
The application process for a k-1 U.S. citizen fiancé(e) visa takes approximately 10 to 13 months to be processed by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
To that it is necessary to add an additional 3 to 4 weeks to receive instructions from the National Visa Center (NVC) to continue with the process.
What happens after a K-1 fiancé visa approval?
When the K-1 visa is approved, the sealed package containing the contents of the visa will be delivered to the petitioner’s foreign fiancé, and he or she will be allowed to travel to the United States within 90 days. to marry within 90 days.
Get help from a K-1 fiancé visa lawyer
An experienced immigration attorney can help you prepare the necessary documents for approval of the k-1 U.S. citizen fiancé visa, as well as offer guidance and services if the petition is denied or other problems are encountered during the process. Contact an immigration attorney today for more information.
