K-1 Fiancé(e) of U.S. Citizen
🇺🇸 United States visas · Family
What it is
For the foreign-citizen fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen, allowing entry to the United States to marry the sponsor within 90 days of arrival, after which the spouse can adjust status to permanent resident.
Key facts
- Category
- Family
- Duration
- Single entry; 90-day stay to marry, then adjust status
- Processing time
- 12 months
- Extendable
- No
- Path to permanent residence
- Indirect route
- Dependants
- Yes
- How to apply
- Embassy
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee
- USD 265
Key requirements
- U.S. citizen sponsor files Form I-129F
- Both parties legally free to marry
- Generally must have met in person within the past 2 years
- Marriage must occur within 90 days of K-1 admission
- Affidavit of Support and medical exam required
Working on this visa
Employment is permitted only as authorized by the nonimmigrant classification accorded (8 CFR 214.1(e)).
Bringing family
Your children can apply for K-2 visas.
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 1 August 2026.