K-1 Visa

The K-1 Visa, also known as the Fiancé Visa: The Pathway to a Life Together. Learn about requirements, application, interview, and benefits.

What is the K-1 Visa?

The K-1 Visa, Fiancé Visa, or Fiancé Visa allows the fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen to travel to the United States to get married. The process begins with Form I-129F filed with USCIS. If approved, the case is forwarded to the National Visa Center (NVC) and then to the Consulate or Embassy, where the interview is conducted. Once married, the couple can apply for permanent residence (Green Card). If you want to get married in the United States and start your life as a couple here, the K-1 Visa is the way to go.

Who is eligible?

Are you and your partner eligible for a Fiancé Visa? If you and your fiancé dream of building a life together in the United States and meet the following legal requirements, the K-1 Visa could be the legal path that makes your union possible.

The applicant is a citizen of the United States.
Both have a genuine intention to marry within 90 days of entering the country.
The couple has met in person at least once in the last two years (with limited exceptions).
The citizen meets the USCIS financial requirements to support their fiancé(e).

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What you need to start your Fiancé Visa application

To begin the K-1 visa application process, you must meet certain requirements and submit supporting documentation. These are the key points:

From the U.S. citizen applicant

Verify your citizenship with a passport or birth certificate.
Meet the income requirements set by USCIS (Form I-134 – Affidavit of Support).

From the relationship

Evidence that the couple has met in person at least once in the last two years (with some exceptions).
Demonstrate a genuine intention to marry within 90 days of entering the country.
Provide evidence of the genuine relationship: photographs, trips together, communication records, correspondence, or letters from family members/friends supporting the relationship.

The foreign fiancé(e)

Valid passport
Birth certificate
Certificate of no criminal record from each country where you have lived for more than 6 months
Medical examination performed by a physician authorized by the embassy or consulate

Benefits of the K-1 Visa for Your Family

When two hearts want to be together, no obstacle is too great. The Fiancé Visa helps you achieve this and offers the following benefits:

Legally reunite with your partner in the United States.

You are eligible to obtain a Green Card after marriage.

Your spouse can apply for a work permit and a Social Security number.

Process designed to protect couples and families on their migration journey.

Step by step guide to obtaining your Fiance Visa

Submission of Form I-129F to USCIS.

USCIS review and approval (12 to 15 months on average).

Transfer of the case to the National Visa Center (NVC) and scheduling of the consular interview.

Interview and submission of documents at the Embassy or Consulate.

Visa approval, travel to the United States, and marriage within 90 days.

Application for permanent residence (Green Card) after marriage.

Myths and realities about the K-1 Visa

Fact: No. The K-1 visa is designed specifically to allow foreign fiancés to travel legally to the United States and get married within 90 days of their arrival.

How we support you

At The Mendoza Law Firm, we transform a complex process into a clear and secure path. With our team, you will have:

Initial evaluation to confirm your eligibility.
Personalized advice on preparing and submitting Form I-129F.
Review of evidence to ensure your case is solid.
Preparation for the consular interview with simulations and guides.
Complete support until you achieve your goal: getting married and starting your life in the United States.

We support your union with a solid legal strategy, helping you overcome borders with the Fiancé Visa (K-1 Visa), so you can start a life together in the United States.

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