Fiance(e) Visa (K-1)
For fiances of US citizens.
Consular fee
$265 USD
Maximum duration
6 months
Eligibility requirements
- Fiance of a US citizen
- Marriage within 90 days of arriving in US
Process steps
- US citizen files I-129F
- Once approved, consular interview
Required documents
- Approved I-129F
- Proof of real relationship (photos, communications, meetings)
- Medical exam
The interview
The K-1 interview will test the authenticity of the relationship. Concrete details and consistency are key.
Common denial reasons
- Relationship perceived as fraudulent
- Lack of evidence of in-person meetings