US Fiancé Visa
The US fiancé visais essentially a non-immigrant visa through which the foreign fiancé(e) of a US citizen can travel to the United States and must marry their American fiancé(e) within 90 days of entering the United States. After that, the US citizen can apply for a US marriage visa for their spouse and then obtain US permanent residence for them. Therefore, people who immigrate through the fiancé visa must meet a set of basic immigration principles.
Immigration rules change often. This guide is a general introduction; check the current rules with a licensed lawyer before you act.
The marriage visa and obtaining a US Green Card or permanent residence this way have always been welcomed by many applicants because of the low cost and the short visa process. The US fiancé visa, known by the abbreviation K-1, is considered a short-term (90-day) visa, after which, once their marriage is registered, people apply for a US Green Card. Otherwise, the person must return to their country of origin. With this type of visa, people must also provide documents proving that they know each other. In the rest of this article we set out the details of how to obtain the US fiancé visa. Stay with Iranoca Immigration Marketing Company.
Key points in obtaining the US fiancé visa
- Obtaining the fiancé visa takes about 3 months to 1.5 years.
- This engagement must comply with US government law, and if either party was previously married, they must have completed the legal divorce process before applying for the US fiancé visa.
- The fiancé visa is non-immigrant and temporary, and a Green Card can be obtained after the marriage is officially registered.
- The two parties must have met each other in person at least once in the two years before applying for the fiancé visa.
- The person of non-US nationality must enter the United States with the intention of marrying and is required to marry within 90 days.
- The fiancé visa cannot be extended under any circumstances and becomes void 90 days after its date of issue.
Marrying relatives in the United States
For those who intend to marry a relative, depending on the laws of the place of residence, it may not be possible to obtain the US fiancé visa.
The process of obtaining a US Green Card through the US fiancé visa
- Filing with USCIS
- Filing with USCIS, including sending the required documents
- Receiving a receipt for the documents
- Waiting for the case to be approved
- Sending documents to the NVC
- Sending documents to the embassy
- Receiving an interview appointment from the embassy
- Obtaining the US fiancé visa
Requirements for obtaining the US K1 fiancé visa
- Age over 18 (the legal age of marriage in the United States)
- Being single and proving single status
- Providing proof of financial means and financial circumstances and documents
- Proving the relationship between the parties by providing photographs and having met in person during the past two years
Documents required to obtain the US K1 fiancé visa
- Completion of Form I-129F by the US citizen fiancé(e)
- Completion of Form G-325 separately by both people
- Providing identification documents of both parties
- Translation of the birth certificates of both people
- Translation of the divorce certificate
- Copies of the passports of both people
- Copy of the fiancé(e)'s insurance
- 2 photographs of each person
- Payment of the 340-dollar fee
- Providing several photographs together that prove the two parties know each other.
- Certificate of no criminal record
- Results of medical examinations and vaccinations
- Form I-134 and documents relating to the American fiancé(e)'s sponsorship
- Completed Form DS-160 and a printout of its confirmation
- Providing completed Form G-325 by each partner separately
- Providing completed Form I-129F by the US citizen
Cost of the US K1 fiancé visa
The list of fees payable to obtain the US fiancé visa is as follows:
- Fee for filing a visa petition for a fiancé(e) by a US citizen (Form I-129F)
- Fee for processing the non-immigrant visa application (Form DS-160)
- Fee for filing an application for permanent residence or adjustment of status from a non-immigrant to an immigrant visa (Form I-485)
- Cost of collecting the required documents and translating them
- Travel and accommodation costs in the country where the interview takes place
- Medical examinations and vaccinations
Obtaining permanent residence through the US fiancé visa
It can be concluded that if the person has all the documents and the matters presented by the US consulate, and is committed to US government law, they can obtain residence in this country. Therefore, after entering the country on a fiancé visa, and after the maximum 90-day period has passed and the marriage has been officially registered, the applicant is granted temporary residence; after 2 years of marriage have passed and the stability of the marriage and the couple's living together during these years have been proven, the applicant is granted 3-year residence, and after 5 years the applicant can apply for US permanent residence.
Although obtaining the US fiancé visa is considered one of the ways of obtaining US residence or citizenship, because of the political relations between Iran and the United States this route is not currently a reliable immigration route. In addition, the process of obtaining the various US immigrant and non-immigrant visas, including the US fiancé visa, is highly sensitive, and the slightest inadvertent mistake leads to applicants wasting time and money. We therefore recommend that, for further information and consultation regarding your circumstances, you contact Iranoca Immigration Marketing Company so that, through a specialist review of your immigration case, the best immigration plan can be adopted for you.
If you need consultation, you can meet our consultants in person or online and learn about the process of obtaining your US fiancé visa. You can also, right now, through our free assessment form, which is managed by expert consultants, review your eligibility for this type of visa.
Steps for obtaining the US fiancé visa
Dear applicant, if you wish to obtain the US fiancé visa, please follow the steps below
Assessment form and consultationFirst, by completing the free assessment form, you can send your initial circumstances and details for review by the lawyers. If your general circumstances are suitable, a call time will be scheduled for your consultation. It should be noted that this entire process is free of charge and is reviewed and assessed by specialists
Receiving the confirmation letterAfter the consultation and completion of the immigration file process, a letter of approval or non-approval will be sent to you by the licensed lawyers. This letter specifies whether or not you are eligible to immigrate, the type of immigration visa, and the route and conditions through which you can immigrate.
Registration in Obtaining the visa Frequently asked questions some users have had about the US fiancé visaFrequently asked questions
Is a language certificate (IELTS and TOEFL) required to obtain the US fiancé visa?
No, for most US immigrant visas, including the US fiancé visa, a language certificate is not needed; however, for living in this country and establishing social connections, knowing English is a basic need for every foreign immigrant.
What is meant by financial means for obtaining the US fiancé visa?
During the interview for the US fiancé visa, applicants are required to provide documents to the consular officer showing the financial ability to travel to the United States, which include:
- The person's own financial documents.
- Sponsorship forms completed by the American fiancé(e).
Is it possible to apply for the US fiancé visa before the divorce certificate is issued?
No, to obtain the US fiancé visa, you must first be single and be ready to marry within 90 days of entering the United States.