{"id":8106,"date":"2024-06-27T06:14:07","date_gmt":"2024-06-27T06:14:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/?p=8106"},"modified":"2024-06-27T09:08:21","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T09:08:21","slug":"k-1-fiance-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/k-1-fiance-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"K-1 Visa or Fianc\u00e9 Visa: Meaning, Application, Fee &#038; More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If your fianc\u00e9 is a citizen of the US and you are engaged&nbsp;to be&nbsp;married&nbsp;to this US resident, you may be eligible to seize your green card after you get married. In this article, you will learn what a K-1 visa is and how to apply for it before you get US citizenship.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is a K-1 Visa or Fianc\u00e9 Visa?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The K1 fianc\u00e9(e) visa&nbsp;is a visa that you can apply for to give yourself a 90-day stay in the US for marriage. After your marriage gets registered within this period in America, you can apply to be a US&nbsp;permanent resident with a sponsor from your American spouse. In other words, a K1 fianc\u00e9(e) visa gives you some time to stay in the US and change your residency legally if you are engaged to an American.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image.png\" alt=\"k-1 visa\" class=\"wp-image-8107\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-768x510.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Are Eligible for K1 Fianc\u00e9 Visa?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>K1 fianc\u00e9(e) visa is applied for international marriage in the US, which is a strong bridge to get a green card. As a result, both your fianc\u00e9 and you are supposed to be eligible when applying for the visa. Both of you should hold strong proof that you have met each other in the flesh in two years before triggering the K1 fianc\u00e9(e) visa application. More than that, you should have a solid plan to get married within 90 days of your arrival in the United States to get a green card. Evidence of the facts that you two have met in person is listed below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Copies of passport pages showing admission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flight or train ticket showing the dates of travel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hotel receipts that indicate check-in dates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photos of both the applicant and the sponsor together<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Letters from commanding officers detailing leave<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">K-1 visa Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both US sponsor and foreign fianc\u00e9 are supposed to meet the requirements of the K1 fianc\u00e9(e) visa application. However, it could be a little bit different when it comes to specific circumstances. Below are what most applicants need to follow for a K1 fianc\u00e9(e) visa application.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">K-1 Visa Requirements for US Sponsor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You must be able to prove that you are a US citizen with acceptable evidence, such as a valid US passport issued for ten years, a citizenship statement executed by a U.S. consular officer, a Report of Birth Abroad of a United States Citizen (<a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/records-and-authentications\/requesting-a-vital-record-as-a-u-s--citizen\/replace-amend-CRBA.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Form FS-240<\/a>), certificate of citizenship, U.S.&nbsp;birth certificate&nbsp;issued by a civil authority, passport card issued by U.S. Department of State and the like that is from an official source proving your US citizenship status. Besides, you must be able and free to get married legally.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">K-1 Visa Requirements for Non-US Partner&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You must be free to marry your future US partner that you have met in the two years before the K-1 visa application. You are living in other countries than the US with a clean record of crimes that prohibit entry to the US. In addition, you must be able to gather records and documents and submit them to the U.S. Embassy or consulate. Related records and documents that a sponsored partner should prepare include a birth certificate, valid passport, and police certificates. What is more, there are other files that you should present if applicable, such as military records, final Divorce decree, and death certificate for the prior spouse.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Complete Application Process for K-1 visa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you satisfy K-1 visa requirements, you could follow the steps listed below to get your K1 fianc\u00e9(e) visa and get a chance to get a green card in the end.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The US citizen sponsor files Form I-129F as Petition for Alien Fianc\u00e9(e) together with supporting files and filing fee to USCIS. You may need instructions <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/document\/forms\/i-129finstr.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">here<\/a> to fill out your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/document\/forms\/i-129f.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Form I-129F.<\/a> Below are detailed addresses of USCIS&nbsp;that you should send the form to.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <em>U.S. Postal Service (USPS):<br>USCIS<br>Attn: I-129F<br>P.O. Box 660151<br>Dallas, TX 75266-0151<br><br>\ud83d\udccd FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries:<br>USCIS<br>Attn: I-129F&nbsp;(Box 660151)<br>2501 South State Highway 121 Business<br>Suite 400<br>Lewisville, TX 75067-8003<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once the petition is approved, &nbsp;the&nbsp;National Visa Center (NVC) will inform you with a letter. Once the letter is received, the alien fianc\u00e9(e) of the petitioner should take a medical exam and then file a Form DS-160 with the Department of State online. Detailed steps to file Form DS-160 online are shown in the picture below.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/ceac.state.gov\/genniv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">the Department of State<\/a> and choose your home country.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2. Enter the captcha shown below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 3. Click the red bar &#8220;START AN APPLICATION&#8221;.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1501\" height=\"1221\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-4.png\" alt=\"Visit the Department of State and choose your home country\" class=\"wp-image-8115\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-4.png 1501w, https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-4-300x244.png 300w, https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-4-1024x833.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-4-768x625.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1501px) 100vw, 1501px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Step 4. Read the &#8220;Computer Fraud and Abuse Act Notices&#8221;, make sure that you have a solid understanding of that, and then have the &#8220;I agree&#8221; checked.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"747\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1.png\" alt=\"Computer Fraud and Abuse Act Notices\" class=\"wp-image-8112\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1.png 747w, https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1-300x293.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Step 5. Answer the security question shown on this page and fill in the blanks below the question.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 6. Record your application ID on the top right hand of the page and your security answer in a safe and secure place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 7. Click continue to file your Form DS-160.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"737\" height=\"739\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-2.png\" alt=\"Answer the security question shown on this page and fill in the blanks below the question.\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-8113\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-2.png 737w, https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once you file Form DS-160, you will undergo a visa interview for further identification at a U.S. consulate or embassy in your home country. You should take the required forms and documents with you when attending the interview. Once you and your US petitioner&nbsp;complete the K-1 visa interview and pay the visa application fee, you should be granted a valid K-1 visa that allows you to enter the US.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much Do You Need to Sponsor a K-1 Visa?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To file Form I-129F, you shall spend $675 on that. However, if you file the form online, you will get a $50 discount from USCIS. The medical exam that the engaged partner of the US citizen will take should cost $200 in most cases. During the interview after filing Form DS-160, you should also pay $265 for the K-1 visa application fee. What has been mentioned are the basic costs of the K-1 visa application without other payment such as a photo printing fee or paperwork copying fee. So, it is recommended that you take extra spending on those items into account. Please note that the payment time and place vary depending on the home country of the sponsored partner. So, you should check on the latest notification of the K-1 visa application from the embassy website of the engaged partner\u2019s home country.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">K-1 Visa Interview Questions &amp; Preparations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For both the sponsored partner and the US petitioner, it is essential to leave a good impression in the K-1 visa interview. Questions of a K-1 visa interview are designed to verify three aspects of your future marriage in the US, including your personal information, your relationship with your fianc\u00e9, and last but not least, how much you know about your US partner. Below are typical questions that you can prepare in advance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcccYour personal information:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What type of work do you do?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What\u2019s your nationality?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have you been married before?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccc<strong>Your relationship with your fianc\u00e9:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do you know your fianc\u00e9(e)\u2019s parents?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What was the proposal like?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How did you both meet?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccc<strong>Your US partner\u2019s information:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Where do they live?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have they been married before?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How old are they?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some tips to increase the chances of K-1 visa approval at the interview.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have two personal information forms that include likely questions asking for information about both the alien partner and the US sponsor. Both of you fill out your personal information form and exchange it with each other to remember details of your partner\u2019s personal information.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mock K-1 visa interview with frequently-asked questions with your partner and practice until you can smoothly answer all likely questions that you have searched and recorded.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set a reminder to remind you and your partner to take all required original files with you on that day.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dress smart on the interview day to build your personal image and prepare for a good impression on the interviewer.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take a deep breath at the last minute and be relaxed at the interview.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Long Does a K-1 Visa Take?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Normally, it will take 3-6 months to process your K-1 visa application if everything goes well. However, it varies depending on the current application load when you file your application form. On average, the wait time to process Form I-129F is 3-6 months while that of Form DS-160 can be diverse from country to country. You will find a list of embassy processing times below with data from different countries. Apart from that, you will also need to wait for about 1 month to attend the K-1 visa interview.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th colspan=\"4\">Embassy Processing Times (Months)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Country<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Average<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Minimum<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Maximum<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brazil<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>17<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Canada<\/td><td>8<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>13<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>China<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Colombia<\/td><td>8<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dominican Republic<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>India<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indonesia<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mexico<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nigeria<\/td><td>9<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>26<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Philippines<\/td><td>16<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Russia<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thailand<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>23<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ukraine<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>United Kingdom<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>23<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vietnam<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>7<\/td><td>13<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much Is a K-1 Visa?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The net application fee for a K-1 visa is $265. As discussed, you will need to take other necessary spending in the course into consideration when it comes to the total cost.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">K-1 Visa Approval Rate by Country<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The approval rate of a K-1 visa application varies depending on where the foreign partner is. The approval rate worldwide is growing from 2013 to 2023. You can find more in the graphs below.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-3.png\" alt=\"approval rate of a K-1 visa application\" class=\"wp-image-8114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-3.png 370w, https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-3-300x287.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Fiscal Year*<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Approval Rate<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Refusal Rate<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2013<\/td><td>71.35%<\/td><td>NaN%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2014<\/td><td>69.4%<\/td><td>NaN%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2015<\/td><td>70.5%<\/td><td>NaN%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2021<\/td><td>82.22%<\/td><td>17.78%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2022<\/td><td>86.99%<\/td><td>13.01%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2023<\/td><td>85.82%<\/td><td>14.18%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is the K-1 Visa Divorce 10-Year Rule?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>K-1 visa divorce 10-year rule is a provision that gives the alien spouse a right to apply for status adjustment and still gain permanent resident status even if they divorced their US citizen spouse within the two-year conditional period. However, the applicant should prove that the marriage was entered into good faith.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccc <strong>Can you work on a K-1 visa?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, as long as you apply for an employment authorization document, or EAD, after arrival in the US.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccc How long can you stay in the US on a K-1 visa?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a K-1 visa holder, you are granted a 90-day stay in the US for marriage. After marriage, you can apply for permanent residency in this country.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccc How do I prove my relationship is real for a fianc\u00e9 visa?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is evidence that you can take with you as proof of your relationship, such as letters, photos of both of you in different places, and the like.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccc What are the limitations of a K-1 visa?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>K-1 visa holders are banned from traveling outside of the US.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Marriage with a US citizen and obtaining a K-1 visa from that can be a comparably simple way to get a green card. With the files and application steps mentioned above, you will know the dos and don&#8217;ts of the process. Follow these rules and you may get a K-1 visa in the end.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your fianc\u00e9 is a citizen of the US and you are engaged&nbsp;to be&nbsp;married&nbsp;to this&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":8111,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[391,9],"tags":[670],"class_list":["post-8106","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-usa","category-visa-tips","tag-k1-visa"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8106","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8106"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8106\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8171,"href":"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8106\/revisions\/8171"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8111"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8106"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8106"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8106"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}