Fianc(é)e Visa

The K-1 visa allows a U.S. citizen to sponsor their fiancé to come to the United States. Both partners must have the intention to get married within 90 days after the sponsored fiancé arrives in the United States from abroad. The newly married spouse can then apply for permanent residence (a “Green Card”) based on marriage.

To Be eligible for a K-1 visa, the following basic requirements must be met:

The sponsoring partner must be a US citizen
Both partners must be eligible to marry
Evidence must exist of a legitimate relationship between the partners
Evidence must be shown that the partners had met at least once in person
There must be a statement of intent to get married within 90 days of the sponsored fiance’s arrival in the US
Income requirement must be met by the sponsoring partner