Fiance Visa

Fiance Visa

The K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa lets U.S. citizens bring their foreign fiancé(e) to the United States to get married within 90-days. We handle all the paperwork, catch errors before immigration does, and guide you to approval.

At a Glance

Save Money

Up to 80% less than traditional legal fees.

Save Time

Fast 24-hour turnaround and streamlined process.

Peace of Mind

Unlimited support and 10+ years of immigration

expertise.

6-10 Months

Processing Time

$500

Per Service

Fiance Visa

The K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa lets U.S. citizens bring their foreign fiancé(e) to the United States to get married within 90-days. We handle all the paperwork, catch errors before immigration does, and guide you to approval.

At a Glance

Save Money

Up to 80% less than traditional legal fees ($3,000+).

Save Time

Fast 24-hour turnaround and streamlined process.

Peace of Mind

Unlimited support and 10+ years of immigration expertise.

6-10 Months

Processing Time

$500

Per Service

Fiance Visa

The K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa lets U.S. citizens bring their foreign fiancé(e) to the United States to get married within 90-days. We handle all the paperwork, catch errors before immigration does, and guide you to approval.

At a Glance

Save Money

Up to 80% less than traditional legal fees ($3,000+).

Save Time

Fast 24-hour turnaround and streamlined process.

Peace of Mind

Unlimited support and 10+ years of immigration

expertise.

6-10 Months

Processing Time

$500

Per Service

Who Can File For a Fiance Visa?

Who Can File For a Fiance Visa?

Who Can File For a Fiance Visa?

U.S. citizens can petition for their foreign fiancé(e) if they meet these requirements.

Who qualifies

You're a U.S. citizen who wants to bring your foreign fiancé(e) to the U.S. to get married.

U.S. Citizen OnlyGreen card holders cannot file.
Intent to MarryMarry within 90 days.
Met in PersonMet within the last 2 years.
  • Green card holders cannot file. Green card holders can't use this path.
  • You must be legally free to marry — if either of you was married before, documentation of the divorce or death of the prior spouse is required.
  • You must have met in person within the last 2 years. Exceptions exist for strict cultural or religious customs, or extreme hardship.
  • Once your fiancé(e) arrives in the U.S., you must marry within 90 days.
  • Your fiancé(e)'s unmarried children under 21 can typically accompany or follow them on a separate K-2 visa.

Main evidence needed

Documents you must gather to support your application package.

Proof of your U.S. citizenship
Proof you're both legally free to marry (divorce decree or death certificate, if applicable)
Evidence you've met in person, such as travel records, photos, communication records showing an ongoing relationship, such as messages or call logs

Forms and Filing Fees

USCIS administrative components and mandatory filing costs.

Form NumberForm NameGovernment Fee
Form I-129FPetition for Alien Fiancé(e)$675

Processing time

I-129F processing typically takes 7 to 14 months. After approval, the case moves to the National Visa Center and then to the embassy or consulate in your fiancé(e)'s home country.

What happens after filing

  1. 1Receipt NoticeUSCIS issues a receipt notice.
  2. 2ReviewYour case is reviewed and adjudicated.
  3. 3TransferIf approved, your case transfers to the National Visa Center, then to the U.S. embassy or consulate in your fiancé(e)'s country.
  4. 4Medical & InterviewYour fiancé(e) completes a medical exam and attends a visa interview.
  5. 5Travel & MarryOnce the K-1 visa is issued, your fiancé(e) can travel to the U.S. and must marry you within 90 days of arrival.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to guide your decision-making.

Who qualifies

You're a U.S. citizen who wants to bring your foreign fiancé(e) to the U.S. to get married.

U.S. Citizen OnlyGreen card holders cannot file.
Intent to MarryMarry within 90 days.
Met in PersonMet within the last 2 years.
  • Green card holders cannot file. Green card holders can't use this path.
  • You must be legally free to marry — if either of you was married before, documentation of the divorce or death of the prior spouse is required.
  • You must have met in person within the last 2 years. Exceptions exist for strict cultural or religious customs, or extreme hardship.
  • Once your fiancé(e) arrives in the U.S., you must marry within 90 days.
  • Your fiancé(e)'s unmarried children under 21 can typically accompany or follow them on a separate K-2 visa.

Main evidence needed

Documents you must gather to support your application package.

Proof of your U.S. citizenship
Proof you're both legally free to marry (divorce decree or death certificate, if applicable)
Evidence you've met in person, such as travel records, photos, communication records showing an ongoing relationship, such as messages or call logs

Forms and Filing Fees

USCIS administrative components and mandatory filing costs.

Form NumberForm NameGovernment Fee
Form I-129FPetition for Alien Fiancé(e)$675

Processing time

I-129F processing typically takes 7 to 14 months. After approval, the case moves to the National Visa Center and then to the embassy or consulate in your fiancé(e)'s home country.

What happens after filing

  1. 1Receipt NoticeUSCIS issues a receipt notice.
  2. 2ReviewYour case is reviewed and adjudicated.
  3. 3TransferIf approved, your case transfers to the National Visa Center, then to the U.S. embassy or consulate in your fiancé(e)'s country.
  4. 4Medical & InterviewYour fiancé(e) completes a medical exam and attends a visa interview.
  5. 5Travel & MarryOnce the K-1 visa is issued, your fiancé(e) can travel to the U.S. and must marry you within 90 days of arrival.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to guide your decision-making.

Who qualifies

You're a U.S. citizen who wants to bring your foreign fiancé(e) to the U.S. to get married.

U.S. Citizen OnlyGreen card holders cannot file.
Intent to MarryMarry within 90 days.
Met in PersonMet within the last 2 years.
  • Green card holders cannot file. Green card holders can't use this path.
  • You must be legally free to marry — if either of you was married before, documentation of the divorce or death of the prior spouse is required.
  • You must have met in person within the last 2 years. Exceptions exist for strict cultural or religious customs, or extreme hardship.
  • Once your fiancé(e) arrives in the U.S., you must marry within 90 days.
  • Your fiancé(e)'s unmarried children under 21 can typically accompany or follow them on a separate K-2 visa.

Main evidence needed

Documents you must gather to support your application package.

Proof of your U.S. citizenship
Proof you're both legally free to marry (divorce decree or death certificate, if applicable)
Evidence you've met in person, such as travel records, photos, communication records showing an ongoing relationship, such as messages or call logs

Forms and Filing Fees

USCIS administrative components and mandatory filing costs.

Form NumberForm NameGovernment Fee
Form I-129FPetition for Alien Fiancé(e)$675

Processing time

I-129F processing typically takes 7 to 14 months. After approval, the case moves to the National Visa Center and then to the embassy or consulate in your fiancé(e)'s home country.

What happens after filing

  1. 1Receipt NoticeUSCIS issues a receipt notice.
  2. 2ReviewYour case is reviewed and adjudicated.
  3. 3TransferIf approved, your case transfers to the National Visa Center, then to the U.S. embassy or consulate in your fiancé(e)'s country.
  4. 4Medical & InterviewYour fiancé(e) completes a medical exam and attends a visa interview.
  5. 5Travel & MarryOnce the K-1 visa is issued, your fiancé(e) can travel to the U.S. and must marry you within 90 days of arrival.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to guide your decision-making.

General Eligibility

General Eligibility

General Eligibility

Review these requirements carefully to ensure you qualify.

You must be a U.S. citizen (green card holders cannot file).

You and your fiancé(e) met in person within the past 2 years.

You both intend to marry within 90-days of arrival in the U.S.

You're both legally free to marry (all prior marriages ended).

You can provide evidence of a genuine, ongoing relationship.

Important Notice: Meeting these eligibility requirements does not guarantee approval. It's important to provide complete and accurate information throughout your application.

Whats Included

Whats Included

Whats Included

We handle the paperwork

The whole application package is completed by Elara

Passport photo included

Expert review before submission

We ship your application

You get a team

Your own Immigration Expert

Access to us after filing

Unlimited questions and support

One flat fee. No surprises.

Ready to get started

Ready to get started

Ready to get started

We'll handle your entire application from start to finish — so you can focus on what matters most.

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99 Wall St, Suite 2809

New York, NY 10005

Support

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(Coming Soon)

© 2026 Elara Inc. Not a law firm.

Support

Resources

(Coming Soon)

elara


99 Wall St, Suite 2809

New York, NY 10005

© 2026 Elara Inc. Not a law firm.

elara


99 Wall St, Suite 2809

New York, NY 10005

Support

Resources

(Coming Soon)

© 2026 Elara Inc. Not a law firm.