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how to get a k1 fiance visa step-by-step
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guide
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a k1 visa also called a fiance visa
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allows the engaged partner of a u.s
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citizen to enter the united states
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as long as the couple gets married in 90
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days or less
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after that the newly married spouse can
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apply for permanent residence
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a green card based on marriage step 1
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form i-129-f the first step for an
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eligible couple is for the u.s citizen
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fiance to file form
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i-129-f with uscis
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this form aims to prove the validity of
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the relationship the following
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supporting documents should be attached
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to the completed form as evidence
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proof of citizenship for the u.s citizen
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fiance
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this can be a copy of a passport
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certificate of naturalization or a birth
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certificate
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copy of the sponsored fiance's passport
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proof of the legitimacy of the
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relationship
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this could be photos correspondence
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sworn statements from friends and
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colleagues etc
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proof of having met in person at least
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one time within the last two years
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prior to filing the form this could be
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flight itineraries
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hotel itineraries photos correspondence
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etc
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sworn statements written by and signed
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by each partner
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with a brief description of the nature
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of their relationship
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and an intent to marry within 90 days of
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the sponsored fiance's arrival in the
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united states
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it's generally best to provide the
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original signed statements and
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keep copies for your records a copy of
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any form
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i-94 arrival departure record previously
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issued to the sponsored fiance
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one passport style photo of the u.s
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citizen fiance
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and one passport style photo of the
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sponsored fiance
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the government's required fee for form
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i-129f
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is 535 u.s dollars after the form and
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supporting documents are filed at the
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appropriate address
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uscis will typically send a receipt
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notice within 30 days
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uscis may also send a request for
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evidence or
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rfe if they need more information once
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form i-129-f is approved
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uscis will send an approval notice step
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form ds-160 and interview at this point
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uscis hands off the case to the u.s
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department of state
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within about 30 days after the i-129f
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form is approved
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the sponsored fiance will receive a
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notice from the u.s embassy in their
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home country
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including the date and location of their
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visa interview
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and a list of required documents ds-160
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next the sponsored fiance should
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complete the state department's
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online ds-160 form technically called
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the online non-immigrant visa
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application
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this is the actual k1 visa application
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and it's very important to print the
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confirmation page once the form has been
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submitted online
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the state department then requires the
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following documents
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sponsored fiance documents two passport
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style
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photos a birth certificate a valid
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unexpired passport
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police clearance obtained from all
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countries of residence of more than six
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months since the age of 16
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sealed medical exam form obtained
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through a physician abroad who was
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authorized by the state department
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u.s citizen fiance documents the
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affidavit of support
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form i-134 most recent tax returns
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proof of relationship copy of the
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approved i-129f package
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originally filed with the uscis
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interview
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the visa interview takes place at the
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nearest u.s embassy or consulate in the
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sponsored fiance's home country
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usually about four to six weeks after
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the embassy's initial notice
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the visa fee of 265 dollars is usually
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paid at the interview but it's important
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to review specific instructions
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regarding time and place of payment
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included in the embassy's interview
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notice which can vary by home country
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the interviewing officer will typically
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make a decision on the case
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either the same day of the interview or
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shortly afterward
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if they need additional evidence they'll
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request it to be submitted directly to
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the us consulate
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once requirements are met and the k-1
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visa is approved
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the sponsored fiance is given a total of
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six months from the date of approval of
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the initial i-129f form
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to travel to the united states upon
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arrival the couple must get married
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within 90 days
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or the sponsored fiance will lose their
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k1 status
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if the couple decides not to get married
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the sponsored partner will not be
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eligible to remain in the united states
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and is required to leave the country
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right away it takes
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six to nine months seven months on
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average for uscis to process
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form i-129f and an additional four to
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six weeks
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for the agency to send an interview
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request at the nearest u.s
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embassy or consulate to learn if you're
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eligible for a k1 fiance visa
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