K-1 Fiance Visas

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One option in situations where a U.S. citizen plans to marry a foreign national, and would like the wedding to take place in the United States, is a K-1 fiance visa. This lets the foreign-born fiance spend 90 days in the U.S., get married, and if desired apply for a U.S. green card through the U.S.-based application process known as adjustment of status.

Deciding Whether to Apply for a K-1 Fiance Visa

Legal Requirements for a K-1 Fiancé Visa
Learn what the law requires of someone applying for a K-1 visa based on a planned marriage to a U.S. citizen.

Sponsoring a Fiance or Spouse for a Visa or Green Card
The petitioner's role, including the basic eligibility requirements for the K-1 fiance visa.

Is a Fiance or Marriage Visa the Best One for You?
The K-1 visa is just one of your options if you're planning to get married. Another is to marry first, then apply for an immigrant visa or green card.

Choosing Between a K-1 Fiancé Visa and Related Options
Either a fiance visa, a tourist visa, or a marriage visa might work -- which is best?

How Can the Fiance of a U.S. Permanent Resident Get a Visa?
While no K-1 visa is available to foreign spouses of U.S. permanent residents, you can plan for future eligibility.

How long is the wait for a fiancé visa (K-1)?
Your wait depends on government processing times, but is at least unaffected by limits on the total numbers given out.

Applying for a K-1 Fiance Visa

K-1 Fiance Visa Application Process
Instructions regarding the relevant forms, documents, and the interview at a U.S. consulate.

How Much Income a K-1 Fiancé Visa Applicant's Sponsor Needs to Show
Find out what level of income and assets the U.S. citizen petitioner will need to demonstrate in order to successfully sponsor the foreign fiance.

Preparing the Form I-129F Fiancé Visa Petition
Line-by-line instructions for filling out USCIS Form I-129F for the fiance of a U.S. citizen.

Preparing Documents to Accompany Form I-129F Fiancé Visa Petition
The visa petition is just the beginning of the process -- learn to attach convincing supporting documentation.

Tips on Filling Out Form I-134 for the K-1 Fiance Visa
How the U.S. citizen petitioner can best fill out the Form I-134 Affidavit of Support on behalf of a foreign-born fiance.

Bringing Children Along on a K-1 Fiance Visa (K-2 Visas)
Which children are eligible for K-2 visas, and how to apply.

Denial of Visa or Green Card: What to Do
Next steps if your fiance visa gets refused by the U.S. consulate.

The Consular Interview for a Fiance Visa

Preparing for the Fiancé Visa Interview
What questions the foreign-born fiance should expect at the visa interview at the U.S. consulate.

K-1 Fiance Visa Interview Questions
Some potential questions you may be asked at your interview at the U.S. consulate

U.S. Entry and Stay

Entering the U.S. on a K-1 Fiancé Visa
When you must come to the U.S., and what to expect at the airport or border.

Can You Renew or Extend Your K-1 Fiancé Visa Status?
Making the best use of your 90 days in the U.S. in K-1 status.

Getting a Work Permit While on a K-1 Fiance Visa
Strategies for gaining the right to work in the U.S. as soon as possible.

Can K-1 Fiance Visa Holders Leave the United States?
Be warned: The K-1 visa is for one-time use only.

Can a fiance on a K-1 visa make a quick trip to Canada or Mexico?
Learn about "automatic visa revalidation."

Adjustment of Status
Once you have married in the U.S., you'll need to follow these procedures to obtain a U.S. green card.

Additional Resources

Fiance and Marriage Visas: A Couple's Guide to U.S. Immigration
A comprehensive, detailed guide to applying for a K-1 fiance visa, marriage-based K-3 visa, marriage-based immigrant visa, or marriage-based adjustment of status in the United States.