Immigration Form Guide

Form I-129F: Fiancé(e) Visa Petition

Form I-129F is the first step to bringing your foreign fiancé(e) to the United States on a K-1 visa so you can get married.

Filing fee: $535
Processing: 6-12 months
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K-1 Visa Requirements

Petitioner must be a U.S. citizen
Both parties must be legally free to marry
You must have met in person within the last 2 years
You must intend to marry within 90 days of fiancé(e)'s entry to U.S.

In-Person Meeting

The 2-year meeting requirement has limited exceptions for cultural customs or extreme hardship. Video calls do not satisfy this requirement.

Required Documents

Form I-129F

Completed petition

Proof of U.S. citizenship

Passport, birth certificate, or naturalization certificate

Evidence of meeting

Photos, travel records, receipts

Passport photos

One of petitioner, one of beneficiary

Filing fee

$535

Proof of terminated marriages

Divorce decrees or death certificates (if applicable)

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