K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa

A Path to Get Married and Build Your Life Together In the US

The K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa may allow the foreign fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen to travel to the United States to marry that same U.S. citizen within 90 days after arrival.

After the marriage, the beneficiary may apply for adjustment of status to seek permanent residence, if they meet the applicable requirements. 

U.S. Citizenship

The Petitioner Must Be a U.S. Citizen

The K-1 Visa is available for the foreign fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen. Lawful permanent residents cannot file a K-1 petition for a fiancé(e).

Genuine Relationship

There Must Be a Real Intention to Marry

We review the history of the relationship, in-person meetings, communication, photographs, trips, wedding plans, and other elements that may help show that the relationship is genuine.

Marriage Within 90 Days

Arrival in the United States Begins an Important Stage

The person who enters with a K-1 Visa must marry the U.S. citizen who filed the petition within 90 days after being admitted to the country.

Our Mission

Prepare a Clear Strategy from the Petition to Permanent Residence

The K-1 Visa may involve several stages: the USCIS petition, consular processing, interview, entry into the United States, marriage, and possible adjustment of status.

Our team helps couples understand the complete process and prepare each phase with organized documentation and a strategy based on their real story.

During the process, we help you:

  • Confirm that the U.S. citizen meets the requirements to file the petition.
  • Review the relationship and available evidence.
  • Analyze whether the requirements related to the in-person meeting and other applicable rules are met.
  • Organize civil, personal, and immigration documents.
  • Prepare the initial K-1 Visa petition.
  • Review the immigration history of the fiancé(e).
  • Prepare the strategy for the consular process and interview.
  • Provide guidance on the steps after marriage, including adjustment of status when applicable.
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Important elements for an K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa

U.S. Citizenship of the Petitioner

The person filing the petition must be a U.S. citizen.

Real Intention to Marry

Both individuals must intend to marry within the required period after the fiancé(e) arrives in the United States.

Evidence of a Genuine Relationship

Photographs, conversations, travel records, video calls, letters, wedding plans, statements, and other documents may help support the couple’s story.

In-Person Meeting, When Applicable

In many cases, the couple must show that they met in person within the required period before filing the petition, unless limited exceptions apply.

Complete Civil Documents

Passports, birth certificates, divorce records, death certificates from prior marriages, or other documents may be necessary depending on the case.

Clear Immigration History

Previous visas, entries, departures, prior applications, denials, unlawful presence, or any relevant immigration situation should be reviewed before moving forward.

Do You Want to Know Whether the K-1 Visa May Apply to Your Relationship?

You do not need to have all the evidence organized before contacting us. Complete an initial evaluation and briefly tell us about your relationship, nationalities, current location, and immigration history so our team can identify which options may apply.
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