K1 "Fiancee Visa" 

 

About the K1 Fiancée Visa 

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K-1 is a nonimmigrant visa designed for foreign born fiancées of United States citizens. This visa gives the foreign-born fiancée the opportunity to come to the United States with the intention of marrying the US citizen within 90 days of arrival. In addition, the foreign-born fiancée may apply for their dependents to come to the US under K-2 visas. 

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Process & Application Requirements 

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• Step 1: US Citizen fiancée must file a I-129 with the appropriate USCIS field 

• Step 2: USCIS sends the petition to the National Visa Center (NVC) for processing 

• Step 3: NVC forwards the application to the US consulate or Embassy abroad 

• Step 4: the US Embassy or consulate provides foreign born fiancée with additional instructions and interview dates 

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To apply for the K-1 visa, the petitioner must prove they are a citizen, eligible to marry, and have met their fiancée in person in the last two years. Following 90 days of arrival and marriage, the fiancée may apply for lawful permanent resident (LPR) status and receive a green card through the adjustment of status process. Once married, the former-fiancé-now-spouse may also file for an employment authorization (EAD) and apply for a social security number following adjustment of status.

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Possible Reasons for Denial

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There may be several reasons for denying the K-1 visa. Most importantly is that the immigration officer would not be convinced that the relationship between the foreign-born fiancée and US citizen is legitimate. Additionally, a criminal background involving certain types of convictions could also contribute to denial. Other reasons for rejection include an incomplete or incorrect application. At NS Law Firm, we’re happy to assist you in completing your application. Schedule a consult today at (713) 909-0752 or email at admin@nslawpllc.com.

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