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Fiancé Visa (K-1 Visa)

Visa for Fiancé to Marry U.S. Citizen and Live in U.S.

For Those Planning to Marry a U.S. Citizen and Live in the U.S.

The K-1 Fiancé Visa allows a foreign national to enter the United States for the purpose of marrying a U.S. citizen. It’s a key step toward building a life together and offers a pathway to permanent residency.

Who Can Apply?

To qualify for a K-1 visa:

  • You must be engaged to a U.S. citizen
  • You must have met in person within the past two years (some exceptions apply)
  • Both partners must be legally free to marry
  • The couple must intend to marry within 90 days of the foreign fiancé’s arrival in the U.S.

How the Process Works

  1. Petition Filing

     

  • The U.S. citizen files Form I-129F with USCIS
  • This establishes the relationship and intent to marry

     

  1. Embassy Processing

     

  • Once approved, the case is sent to the U.S. embassy or consulate in the fiancé’s country
  • The foreign fiancé completes a medical exam and attends an in-person interview

     

  1. Visa Issuance & Entry

     

  • If approved, the fiancé receives the K-1 visa and can travel to the U.S.
  • The couple must marry within 90 days of arrival

     

  1. Adjustment of Status

     

  • After marriage, the foreign spouse applies for a green card through Adjustment of Status (Form I-485)
  • This allows them to become a lawful permanent resident

     

Key Benefits

  • Allows the couple to start their life together in the U.S. sooner
  • The foreign spouse can apply for work authorization while their green card is pending
  • Leads to permanent residency, and eventually U.S. citizenship

     

Things to Consider

  • The K-1 process requires detailed documentation and preparation
  • Processing times can vary—planning ahead is important
  • The couple must marry within 90 days, or the fiancé must leave the U.S.
  • Adjustment of status can take time; patience and accuracy are key

     

In Summary

The K-1 Fiancé Visa is a powerful way to reunite couples and start a new chapter together in the United States. While the process involves multiple steps, it offers a clear path from engagement to marriage to permanent residency—and ultimately, the opportunity to pursue the American dream together.

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