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A K-1 visa or Fiancé visa is a non-immigrant visa issued to the fiancé(e) of a United States citizen. The K-1 visa allows the foreign-citizen fiancé(e) to travel to the United States and marry his or her U.S. citizen sponsor within 90 days of arrival.
A K-1 visa lets you come to the U.S. to get married, but it does not automatically grant you permanent resident status. Your fiancé(e) will need to file Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, after you are married.
Key Requirements for the K-1 Visa Application
In order to qualify for a K-1 visa, both the U.S. citizen petitioner and the foreign fiancé(e) must fulfill certain requirements:
Legal Intent to Marry: The couple must prove that they have a bona fide intention to marry within 90 days of the foreign fiancé(e) entering the U.S.
Proof of Relationship: The couple will need to demonstrate proof of their relationship with photos, correspondence and/or meeting records that demonstrate the couple has met in person within the 2 years prior to the application (with a few exceptions).
U.S. Citizen Petitioner: The petitioner must be a U.S. citizen as permanent residents (Green Card holders) are not eligible to sponsor a K-1 visa.
Financial Support: The US citizen must proof that he/she has financial means to support his/her fiancé(e) and need to meet the minimum income requirement based on the US federal poverty guidelines.
Process and Timeline
The K-1 visa process generally includes the following steps:
Filing the Petition: The U.S. citizen fiancé(e) files Form I-129F (Petition for Alien Fiancé) with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Approval and Interview: Following USCIS’ approval of the petition, the foreign fiancé(e) will attend a visa interview at the U.S. embassy or consulate in his/her home country.
Visa Issuance: Assuming a favorable interview, a K-1 visa will then be issued to the foreign fiancé(e), allowing him/her to travel to the U.S.
Marriage: The couple must get married within 90 days of the foreign fiancé(e) entering the U.S.
Adjustment of Status: Once married, the foreign national can apply for a Green Card by filing Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status) to become a permanent resident.
Benefits of the K-1 Visa
Direct Path to Permanent Residency: The K-1 visa provides a direct path for obtaining a Green Card after marriage, allowing the foreign national to remain in the U.S. during this process.
Faster Reunification: A K-1 visa processes quicker than most spousal visa options. It simply means that the waiting time for you to be together with your spouse in the U.S. is reduced.
Accompanying Children: The fiancé(e)’s unmarried children under 21 years may also enter the United States with a K-2 visa. So it’s also a way of reuniting an entire family.
Why Choose World Visa Network for Your K-1 Visa?
Here at World Visa Network, we realize how involved the K-1 visa process can be and we are dedicated to making each step easy and effortless for you as a couple. With a combined experience of 20+ years, our team has been helping couples just like you accomplish this every day.
Why Choose Us?
Expert Guidance: We offer one-on-one assistance throughout the K-1 visa process and make sure that all of our documents are completed correctly and submitted on time.
Strong Petition Preparation: We help you to gather the evidence that your fiance and you are in a real relationship, so that your petition is as strong as possible.
Interview Preparation: We provide visa interview coaching to the foreign fiance including likely questions for her/him it; this way they will be able to properly respond to the interviewer’s questions, giving them valuable practice at thinking on their feet.
Ongoing Support: Our support continues even after your visa is approved. We will help you with the adjustment of status as well so that you can get your green card.
Transparent Process: We believe in keeping things clear and transparent. You will know exactly what you need to pay and when at every step of the way.
World Visa Network is dedicated to bringing couples back together and making the K-1 visa process as simple as it can be. We’ll assist you every step of the way in bringing your fiancé(e) to the U.S. so you can begin your life together.