Overview

K-1 visa is for a citizen of a foreign country who would like to come to the United States to marry an American citizen and reside in the U.S.

Period of Stay
The “K” visa is valid for one entry during a period of six (6) months.

Eligibility Requirements

• Beneficiary must be a fiancé (e) of a U.S. Citizen;
• Both the petitioner and beneficiary must be legally able and willing to conclude a valid marriage in the United States;
• Both the petitioner and beneficiary must have previously met in person within the past two (2) years;
• Marriage must take place within 90 days of your fiancé (e)'s entry into the United States;

The attorney can assist you in preparing and completing your application. Here’s how it works:

1. Fill out the Standard questionnaire and the payment form online. Then submit.
2. Within a few minutes, we will e-mail you a (a) Visa application questionnaire, (b) our Retainer Agreement, and (c) a checklist of documents required to support your application. Do not leave any blank spaces on the questionnaire. Enter "N/A" when the information being asked does not apply to you.
3. Print the attachments that we have e-mailed you.
4. Proceed by filling out the Visa Application Questionnaire. Do not leave any blank spaces on the questionnaire. Enter 'N/A" when the information being asked does not apply to you.
5. Review the list of required supporting documents to be attached to the Visa Application Questionnaire.
6. Sign and date the Retainer Agreement.
7. Mail all the documents back.
8. The Attorney prepares your application upon receipt of the documents from you. A copy will be e-mailed to you for review and corrections.
9. The original application will be e-mailed to you as a PDF document for printing, signing and sending back.
10. The Attorney then files your application with the BCIS.