K-1 Visa
| Letter: K-1 | For: Fiancé(e) of a U.S. Citizen / Spouse and unmarried minor children of U.S. Citizen | |
| Apply: U.S. Fiancé(e) / U.S. Spouse | Special: Y | Renewable: N |
| Limitations: Y | To obtain: 1-2 months | To stay: 3 months for Fiancé(e)s |
Description:
a) Persons who seek to enter the United States solely to conclude a valid marriage with the petitioner (U.S. Citizen fiancé/fiancée) within 90 days of entry into the United States. Minor children of the foreign fiancé(e) can accompany them (K-2).
b) Spouse of U.S. Citizens and their unmarried children under age 21 who are outside the United States awaiting processing of their green card petitions.
Limitation:
a) Must be married within 90 days of entry in to U.S. and must be married to the U.S. Citizen that applied for you.
b) If marriage has taken place abroad, applicant must apply for the visa in the country where the marriage occured.
Special: Employment authorized.
Application: The U.S. Citizen fiancé(e) / spouse needs to file a petition with the Immigration & Naturalization Service. Upon approval, you may apply for this visa by yourself at the Consulate.
