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I-129F

K-1 Fiancé Visa Application

The K-1 visa is for foreign fiancé(e)s of U.S. citizens who plan to marry in the United States. After marriage, the foreign spouse can apply for a green card (permanent residence).

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Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the K-1 visa, both partners must meet specific legal and financial criteria.

U.S. Citizenship Requirement

The petitioner must be a U.S. citizen (green card holders are not eligible)

Legal Eligibility to Marry

Both partners must be single, divorced, or widowed to qualify

In-Person Meeting Requirement

The couple must have met in person within the last two years (some exceptions apply)

Marriage Timeline

The couple must intend to marry within 90 days of the foreign fiancé(e)’s arrival in the U.S.

Financial Requirement

The U.S. citizen must meet the minimum income threshold (125% of Federal Poverty Guidelines)

K-1 Processing Timeline

K-1 visa processing takes 10–16 months from filing to approval, but timelines vary based on USCIS backlog and embassy wait times.

Step 1
5–10 months

File Form I-129F with USCIS

USCIS reviews the petition.

Step 2
4–6 weeks

USCIS Approval & Case Sent to NVC

Once approved, USCIS forwards the case to the National Visa Center (NVC).

Step 3
2–4 weeks

NVC Transfers Case to U.S. Embassy

Embassy notifies the fiancé(e) to begin the visa process.

Step 4
1–4 months

K-1 Visa Application & Interview

Fiancé(e) completes a medical exam, police clearance, and attends the embassy interview.

Step 5
Within 90 days

Enter the U.S. & Marry Within 90 Days

Fiancé(e) enters the U.S. and must marry within 90 days.

Step 6
8-14 months

Apply for Green Card (Form I-485)

Foreign spouse applies for a green card after marriage.

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