About K-1 Visas

Fiances

K-1 visas apply to fiancés of U.S. citizens coming to the U.S. for the purpose of getting married. They are a specific type of non-immigrant visa that only applies to those who planning a marriage with a non-U.S. citizen. The alien must return to his or her home country if the wedding does not take place within 90 days. To establish K-1 visa classification for an alien fiancée, an American citizen must file a petition with the United State Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) having jurisdiction over the place of the petitioner's residence in the United States.

The K-1 visa is only able to be used once. Since the fiancé is a citizen of another country, it is also necessary for the applicant to meet some of the requirements of a non-immigrant visa. If you do decide to leave the country and return at a later time, you should apply with the Form-131 Application for Travel Document to the USCIS. If you are planning to marry someone who currently lives in another country, it is important to work with a New York citizenship lawyer to obtain a visa for your fiancé. At Pollack, Pollack, Isaac, and DeCicco, LLP, we have a strong understanding of immigration law and can assist you with your K-1 visa application.