K1 Visa Fiancé Visa

The K-1 nonimmigrant visa category permits the fiancé(e) of a US citizen petitioner to enter the United States for a 90-day period to marry the petitioner and apply for permanent residence.

The K-1 is a hybrid visa because it is a nonimmigrant classification that is designed to facilitate the admission of intending immigrants. Thus K visa processing is similar to immigrant visa processing for immediate relatives.

To qualify for K-1 status, the fiancé(e) of a US citizen must meet the following criteria:

(1) Have previously met in his/her spouse in person within two years of the date of filing
(2) Have a bona fide intention to marry; and
(3) Be legally able and willing to conclude a valid marriage in the United States within 90 days after the fiancé(e)’s arrival. If the parties do not marry within 90 days, the K-1 fiancé(e) will be required to depart, and failure to depart renders them removable.

The K-1 visa petition is filed with the USCIS Service Center where the petitioner is residing in the United States. Upon approval of the petition, the appropriate consulate will issue a notice to the fiancé(e) outlining steps for visa application.

Following is a list of information and/or documentation that we need to process your case:

US Citizen (Petitioner):

(1) Naturalization or Birth Certificate of US citizen;
(2) 2 photographs
(3) Certified copy of divorce decrees (if applicable)
(4) Proof of meeting fiancée, in person, within the last two years and intent to marry within 90 days.
(5) Affidavits from the parties and other people with personal knowledge of the relationship
(6) Photographs showing the parties together
(7) Correspondence between the parties by letter or e-mail
(8) Telephone bills
(9) Receipt for engagement ring (if any)
(10) Documentation of wedding plans such as invitations and receipts for deposits can be helpful in establishing these requirements.
(11) G-325A (Biographic Information)

Fiancée (Beneficiary):

(1) Certified copy of divorce decrees (if applicable)
(2) Birth Certificate
(3) 2 Photographs
(4) Form G-325-A (Biographic Information)
(5) Copy of foreign passport
(6) Evidence of financial support
(7) Police certificates from present country
(8) Medical examination

We require that one-half of the legal fees be paid when case is initiated. The remaining legal fees and USCIS filing fees will be collected prior to filing.

There will be additional fees at the time you file the adjustment application here in the United States.