The issuance of a K-1 visa requires processing by the USCIS, NVC and United States embassy or consulate. The USCIS and United States embassy or consulate processing times vary depending on where the petitioner resides in the United States, and the residence of the fiancé(e). The typical K-1 visa processing time is 6 to 9… Read More
FAQs about K -1 visa(s) and K-2 visa(s)
How long does it take the United States embassy or consulate to issue a K-1 visa?
Once the United States embassy or consulate officer is satisfied, the K-1 visa application is approved and a K-1 machine readable visa is placed in the fiancé(e)’s passport 1 to 2 days after the interview. At that time, the United States embassy or consulate will also approve any K-2 visa applications and place the K-2… Read More
What is the K-1 visa fee at the United States embassy or consulate?
At present, the K-1 visa application fee is $350 per applicant. Each applicant must pay a separate application fee. Click here for a list of applicable fees.
For how long is a K-1 visa valid after issuance by the United States embassy or consulate?
A K-1 visa is valid for 6 months after issuance. This means that the fiancé(e) must enter the United States prior to the expiration of the 6 month period. The K-1 visa is valid for 1 entry only.
What happens after you receive the K-1 visa?
The consular officer will return your fiancé(e)’s and any child’s passports with K-1 and K-2 machine readable visas, along with a sealed packet containing the documents previously provided and other documents prepared by the United States embassy or consulate. The sealed packet must not be opened until such a time as the fiancé(e) and any… Read More
Can a U.S. citizen get married in a fiancé(e)’s home country?
Yes, however, if the U.S. citizen marries their fiancé(e) in the fiancé(e)’s home country, the fiancé(e) is no longer eligible for a K-1 visa. The foreign spouse would then be eligible for either a Conditional Resident (CR-1) visa (if married for fewer than 2 years) or an Immediate Relative (IR-1) visa (married for 2 years… Read More