Visa Fiancé

A Fiancé(e) Visa, also known as the K-1 Visa, is a nonimmigrant visa that allows a foreign citizen to travel to the United States to marry a U.S. citizen and then apply for lawful permanent residence (a Green Card).

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Here is an overview of the process:

Key Steps in the Fiancé(e) Visa Process:

1- Eligibility

• Both parties must be eligible to marry under U.S. law.

• The U.S. petitioner must be a U.S. citizen, not a Green Card holder.

2- File Petition (Form I-129F)

• The U.S. citizen must file a Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) (Form I-129F) with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

• Include supporting documents, proof of relationship, and the filing fee.

3- USCIS Processing

USCIS reviews the petition and, if approved, sends it to the National Visa Center (NVC).

4- NVC Processing

NVC forwards the approved petition to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the foreign fiancé(e)'s home country.

5- Application for K-1 Visa

• The fiancé(e) applies for a K-1 Visa at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

• Requires completing Form DS-160, a medical examination, and a visa interview.

6- Background Checks

Both the U.S. petitioner and the foreign fiancé(e) undergo background checks.

7- Approval and Visa Issuance

If approved, the foreign fiancé(e) is issued a K-1 Visa to travel to the United States.

8- Travel to the U.S.:

The foreign fiancé(e) must marry the U.S. citizen within 90 days of entry into the U.S.

9- Marriage and Adjustment of Status

After marriage, the foreign spouse can apply for Adjustment of Status (Form I-485) to obtain a Green Card.

Important Considerations:

90-Day Requirement:

The marriage must take place within 90 days of the foreign fiancé(e)'s entry into the U.S. Failure to marry within this timeframe may result in the foreign fiancé(e) having to leave the country.

Children of Fiancé(e):

Unmarried children under 21 years old of the foreign fiancé(e) may be eligible for K-2 visas to accompany their parent.

Conditional Green Card:

The initial Green Card obtained through marriage is typically conditional, requiring the couple to file a joint petition to remove conditions within the 90 days before the Green Card's expiration.

Travel Restrictions:

The foreign fiancé(e) should not travel outside the U.S. after entering until the Adjustment of Status process is complete.

Legal Assistance:

Considering the complexity of immigration processes, many couples seek legal assistance to navigate the Fiancé(e) Visa process successfully.