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Discuss citizenship, prior marriages, your in-person meeting history and your plans to marry in the United States.
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Lawrence Ershaghi
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Understand your options
Your K-1 fiancé visa, step by step.
The K-1 visa is for the foreign fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen who plans to marry that citizen in the United States within 90 days of arrival. The process starts with an I-129F petition. A green card application is a separate step after the marriage.
Prepare your petition
Get help organizing relationship evidence and preparing the I-129F fiancé(e) petition for USCIS.
Plan beyond the petition
Understand the visa interview stage, the marriage deadline after entry and the separate adjustment of status process.
Know the fee before you move forward.
Your consultation is free. Before you hire us, we explain the flat legal fee and what it covers. Government filing fees and other third-party costs are separate.
What we’ll discuss in your consultation
You do not need to have the process figured out. We’ll talk through:
- Your citizenship, where your fiancé lives and your plans to marry.
- When you last met in person and any previous marriages or immigration filings.
- Your questions about the petition, visa interview and green card steps after marriage.
You do not need a complete file to get started. Please keep documents and sensitive details out of this contact form.
K-1 fiancé visa questions
Clear answers before you take the next step.
Can a permanent resident file a K-1 petition?
The K-1 category is available to the fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen. If you are a permanent resident, we can discuss the immigration options that may be available after marriage.
What if we are already married?
A K-1 visa is intended for a couple planning to marry. If you are already married, we can discuss the marriage-based immigrant visa process for a spouse abroad instead.
Do we have to meet in person before filing?
An in-person meeting within the two years before filing is generally required, subject to limited exceptions. Tell us about your meeting history so we can review the requirement with you.
Does a K-1 visa include a green card?
No. After admission on a K-1 visa and marriage to the U.S. citizen petitioner, adjustment of status is a separate process. We explain the legal work and fees for each stage before you retain us.
Should we use a K-1 visa or marry first?
The fiancé visa and marriage-based immigrant visa routes involve different steps. We discuss your circumstances, where you plan to marry and the work involved in each route so you can make an informed decision.
Can you guarantee a visa before our wedding date?
No. Government processing and interview scheduling are outside the firm’s control. We help you understand the process and timing considerations before you make plans that depend on visa approval.
Personal legal guidance. Clear next steps.
Make your next step together a clear one.
Talk through your fiancé visa options with an attorney. Your consultation is free, and you’ll understand the legal fee before deciding to hire.