Individuals
interested in entering the United States
to marry an American citizen, and reside
in the U.S. should apply for a K-1 Visa.
The K-1 Visa enables you to apply for
conditional permanent resident status.
Steps
The American citizen should first file a
petition, Form I-129F, Petition for
Alien Fiance(e), with the INS having
jurisdiction over the place of the
his/her residence in the U.S. The
approved petition will then be forwarded
by INS to the American consular office
where the benecifiary will apply for
his/her visa. A petition for K-1 status
is valid for a four months from the date
of INS action, and may be revalidated by
the consular officer.
The consular officer will then notify
the beneficiary when the approved
petition is received and provide you
with the necessary forms and
instructions to apply for a K-1 Visa.
Because you are an intending immigrant,
you must meet certain requirements
similar to the requirements of an
immigrant visa applicant.
Documents
The following documents are required for
the K-1 Visa:
A passport, valid for travel to
the United States for a duration
more than the intended period of
stay by at least six months.
A birth certificate.
A divorce or death certificate
of any previous spouse.
Police certification of all the
places you have lived since the age
of 16.
A medical examination.
Evidence of support.
Evidence of a valid relationship
with your fiance(e).
Two recent photographs 1 & 1/2
inches square (37mm x 37mm) , with
the entire face visible. The picture
should be taken before a light
background and without head
covering.
