Fiancé(e) Visas — K-1

Common situations

• U.S. citizens who want to begin a K-1 visa filing for a fiancé(e) living outside the United States.
• Couples who need help gathering and organizing the documentation of their relationship.

What we do

1. We give you a list of the documents normally used to prepare the filing and help you organize them.
2. We prepare the corresponding forms.
3. We review the complete file before it is submitted.
4. We keep you informed about notices and the next stages of the filing.

What we usually need

• Proof of the petitioner’s citizenship.
• Evidence of the relationship (photographs, communications, trips).
• Documentation relating to previous marriages, where applicable.
• Identification and personal details for both.
• Documentation of in-person meetings, such as photographs, trips or other evidence.

How long does it take?

The process runs through several stages and can involve USCIS, the National Visa Center and the relevant consulate. Times can change. We do not promise deadlines; we show you the times published by the government at the moment of your filing.

Frequently asked questions

What happens after arriving in the United States?

The K-1 visa allows entry to the United States to marry the U.S. citizen who filed the petition. The marriage must take place within 90 days of entry. After the marriage there is a separate filing to apply for permanent residence. We can help you prepare that documentation.

How much relationship documentation is needed?

There is no single amount of documentation for every couple. We show you the kinds of documentation normally submitted with the filing and help you organize what you give us.