K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa
Bring your fiancé(e) to the United States for marriage. YO PELEO™ POR TI to start your life together in America.
💕 90-Day Marriage Requirement
Your fiancé(e) must marry you within 90 days of entering the U.S. on a K-1 visa. This timeline is strict and cannot be extended.
K-1 Visa Requirements
You Must Be a U.S. Citizen
Green card holders cannot petition for K-1 visas
Both Parties Must Be Free to Marry
All previous marriages must be legally terminated
You Must Have Met in Person
Within the last 2 years (limited exceptions apply)
Genuine Intent to Marry
Must prove a bona fide relationship
Meet Income Requirements
125% of federal poverty guidelines
The K-1 Process Timeline
Step 1: File I-129F Petition
6-9 monthsSubmit petition to USCIS with evidence of relationship
Step 2: NVC Processing
1-2 monthsCase transferred to National Visa Center
Step 3: Embassy Processing
2-3 monthsDS-160, medical exam, document preparation
Step 4: Visa Interview
1 dayInterview at U.S. embassy/consulate
Step 5: Entry to U.S.
Within 6 monthsMust enter U.S. within visa validity
Step 6: Marriage
Within 90 daysMust marry within 90 days of entry
Total Timeline: 9-15 months from petition to entry
After Marriage: Green Card Process
File I-485 Adjustment of Status
- Must file after marriage, not before
- Include I-765 for work permit
- Include I-131 for travel document
- Biometrics appointment required
Green Card Interview
- Both spouses must attend
- Prove bona fide marriage
- Joint documents helpful
- Be prepared for detailed questions
Conditional vs. Permanent Residence
- Married less than 2 years = 2-year conditional green card
- Must file I-751 to remove conditions
- Married over 2 years = 10-year green card
K-2 Visas for Children
- • Unmarried children under 21
- • Must be listed on I-129F
- • Can follow-to-join later
- • Same 90-day rule applies
- • Separate I-485 required
Common Denials
- • Insufficient relationship evidence
- • Prior immigration violations
- • Criminal history issues
- • Failed to meet in person
- • Income below requirements
Why Choose Our K-1 Services?
- ✓ Complete petition preparation and filing
- ✓ Embassy interview preparation
- ✓ Document translation and authentication
- ✓ RFE response expertise
- ✓ Post-marriage green card processing
- ✓ 24/7 support for urgent issues
William Vasquez, Esq.
Immigration Attorney | Founder, Vasquez Law Firm
U.S. Air Force veteran and immigration attorney with thousands of cases resolved. J.D., NCCU School of Law. AILA member. Admitted to the 4th, 5th, and 11th Circuit Courts.
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