K – Fiancee of U.S. Citizen

Processing visas for the fiancees of U.S. citizens. The visa permits the fiancee to travel to the United States and requires them to marry their U.S. fiancee within (90) days of arrival. If you plan to marry a foreign national outside the United States or your fiancé(e) is already residing legally in the United States, you do not need to file for a fiancé(e) visa.

What is the process for obtaining a K-1 visa?

The program is a collaborative process involving U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Department of State (DOS), and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

  1. Classifying Petition – USCIS
  2. Visa Application – DOS
  3. Inspection at a Port of Entry – CBP
  4. Adjustment of Status – USCIS
  5. Removal of Conditions – USCIS

In the interest of public safety and national security, this document omits operational details of specific background checks.