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
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