K1 Fiance Visa
Immigrating to the United States of America
A simple guide to help you get there and set yourself up on arrival
The K1 visa is used for an engaged spouse to enter the United States to marry a citizen here within 90 days. Generally for this visa
to be accepted the couple will have to met in person, at least once, within the past two years. This visa is to be lodged in an American
embassy in the fiance's country of origin.
Also required for this visa:
-A passport valid for travel to the United States
with more than six months expiry time left on date of arrival
-Police certificate from all countries lived in since age 16
-Evidence of relationship with fiance
-Medical examination
-Proof of financial independence
-Birth certificate
-Completed visa forms and fees
-Police certificate from all countries lived in since age 16
-Evidence of relationship with fiance
-Medical examination
-Proof of financial independence
-Birth certificate
-Completed visa forms and fees
After
the marriage has taken place the US citizen must lodge an I-485 form in order for the spouse to become a permanent resident.
Please click here to locate the required forms from your countries embassy.
Next, visit our pages on finding a job, attaining
a work visa and finding accommodation in the United States.
