Nonimmigrant Visa for a Fianc()e (K-1): Fill out & sign online (2024)

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How long does it take to get a K-1 fiance visa?

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) publishes historical application processing times once every three months. ing to their most recent release, the wait time for a K-1 visa is approximately 12.2 months.

Is a K-1 visa a nonimmigrant visa?

If the consular officer grants the K-1 nonimmigrant visa, it is valid for up to 6 months for a single entry. If the consular officer does not find the relationship to be bona fide, DOS will not issue a K-1 nonimmigrant visa and instead will return the Form I-129F to USCIS.

Is a K-1 visa the same as a fiance visa?

A K-1 (fianc) visa is a temporary visa, for couples who arent married to their U.S. citizen partner but plan to be. A spouse visa (also called a CR-1 visa) applies to couples who are married when one person is a U.S. citizen or green card holder living in the U.S. and the noncitizen spouse lives abroad.

Who is not eligible for a K-1 visa?

To be eligible for a K-1 visa: Both petitioner and beneficiary must be free to marry, which means they are single, divorced, or widowed. Legal separation is not accepted. The couple must have met in person within the past two years.

Is k3 a nonimmigrant visa?

Information for K-3/K-4 visa holders about adjustment of status, permission to work in the United States, and travel outside of the United States is available on the USCIS website under K-3/K-4 Nonimmigrant Visas.

Which visa is nonimmigrant?

B-2 visitor visas are nonimmigrant visas for persons traveling to United States temporarily for tourism, pleasure or visiting.

Is a K-1 visa immigrant or nonimmigrant?

The fianc(e) K-1 nonimmigrant visa is for the foreign-citizen fianc(e) of a U.S. citizen. The K-1 visa permits the foreign-citizen fianc(e) to travel to the United States and marry his or her U.S. citizen sponsor within 90 days of arrival.

What is the type of K visa?

K nonimmigrant visas For U.S. citizen fianc(e) and spouse for immigration related purposes. Refer to Immigrant Visa Categories.