The K-1 fiance visa allows a U.S. citizen to bring their foreign fiance(e) to the United States for the purpose of marriage.
14 steps across 2 sections
1. For I-129F Petition
- Proof of U.S. citizenship (passport, birth certificate, naturalization certificate)
- Proof of in-person meeting within past 2 years (photos, travel records, boarding passes, passport stamps)
- Evidence of relationship (communications, photos together, affidavits from family/friends)
- Proof prior marriages terminated (divorce decrees, death certificates)
- Passport-style photographs of both parties
- Form G-325A (Biographic Information) for both parties
2. For K-1 Visa Interview
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- DS-160 confirmation page
- Medical examination results (sealed)
- Police clearance certificates
- Birth certificate
- Court/prison records (if applicable)
- Evidence of financial support (Form I-134)
- Additional relationship evidence
Common Mistakes
- Not meeting the in-person requirement
- Marrying before the fiance(e) enters on K-1
- Not marrying within 90 days
- Working before receiving EAD
- Traveling outside the U.S. before Advance Parole
Pro Tips
- File I-129F as early as possible
- Document everything
- Start gathering wedding documents early
- File I-485 immediately after marriage
- Consider filing I-765 (EAD) with the I-485