How to File for Fiance Visa
A fiancé(e) visa, also known as K1 visa, is a nonimmigrant visa allowing the fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen to enter the United States and marry the petitioner. Before filing, it is required that the American citizen must personally meet his foreign fiancée before submitting a petition to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Once approved, the foreign fiancé(e) can apply for the visa at the U.S. embassy in his/her country.
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Things You'll Need
- I-129F
- G-325A
- Proof of US citizenship
- Proof of termination of previous marriage
- Passport-size photos
- Proof of meeting
- Filing fee
- Mailing envelope
Instructions
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Download one copy of Form I-129F, "Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)", from the USCIS website. Fill out the form online, and print when you're done. Affix your signature and the date.
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Download two copies of Form-G325A, "Biographic Information". One copy is for the petitioner while the other copy is for the fiancé(e).
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Gather other supporting documents that go with your petition, which include the following:
Documents that prove your US citizenship;
One passport-size photograph of you and one of your fiancé(e);
Proof of termination of previous marriages (both the petitioner's and foreign fiancé(e)'s), if any; and
Proof that you and your fiancé(e) met in person within the last two years. -
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Write a cover letter that goes with your application. Make sure to include the list of documents you enclosed.
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Issue a personal check, cashier's check or money order payable to "U.S. Department of Homeland Security".
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Make copies of everything you are going to send.
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Assemble the documents. Put the check on top of the application, then place the documents inside a large envelope. Send the package to the local USCIS field office that serves the area where you live.
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Wait to receive notices from USCIS regarding the status of your petition. Depending on the processing times, it usually takes about four months for your I-129F petition to get approved.
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Tips & Warnings
Immigration forms are free to download. Be sure to check the USCIS website for copy of the latest forms.
For additional information regarding concerns of your petition, call the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283, or visit the USCIS website.
References
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