Fiancé Visas

A fiancé visa is available to a foreigner intending to marry a U.S. citizen in the U.S. Also known as a K-1 visa, the fiancé visa is a family-based petition, the first step towards citizenship for the foreign fiancé.

Things to keep in mind: the marriage must take place within 90 days of entering the country, and the marriage must be bona fide. This means it must be a real marriage and not one entered into for the purpose of getting a green card. If the couple has already married, or plan to marry outside of the U.S., they aren’t eligible for a K-1 fiancé visa.

Once the marriage has taken place, the holder of a K-1 fiancé visa may apply for permanent residence. The process involves many steps, all outlined here on the USCIS website. From petitioning for the fiancé, to getting the K-1 visa, entering the country, applying for adjustment of status, and removing conditions, this isn’t a simple process. Hiring an attorney is the best way to make sure it’s all done correctly and within the time constraints laid out by USCIS.

Contact Martinez Immigration Law PLLC for a free consultation to find out if a fiancé visa is your next step.