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I-129F
The U.S. citizen files the Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) with USCIS to begin the K-1 process.
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Apply for a fiancé-petitioned K-1 visa
Bring your fiancé(e) to the United States to marry and begin your next chapter together. Start with the U.S. citizen's petition, prepare for the visa interview, and plan to marry within 90 days of K-1 admission.
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FIND YOUR PATH
Who is this case for?
Fiancés of U.S. citizens applying from abroad
For couples who are legally free to marry and intend to marry each other in the United States within 90 days of the foreign fiancé(e)'s K-1 admission. Lawful permanent residents cannot sponsor a K-1. If you are already married, explore the petition-by-spouse application.
YOUR PAPERWORK, ORGANIZED
Forms Included in this Application
The petition and visa application are separate stages. Requirements vary by case and consular post.
Phase 1: Petition with USCIS
- Required
Supporting evidence
Gather proof of U.S. citizenship, legal termination of prior marriages, intent to marry, relationship evidence, and proof of the required in-person meeting or a supported waiver request. Include the photos and other records specified in the instructions.
Review petition evidence instructions - If applicable
G-1450
Authorize credit card payment for an eligible USCIS paper filing. Follow current payment instructions.
Open Fillvisa G-1450 - If applicable
G-1650
Authorize ACH payment for an eligible USCIS paper filing. Choose the applicable payment method; both authorizations are not needed.
Open Fillvisa G-1650 - Optional
G-1145
Request email or text acceptance notifications for an eligible USCIS lockbox filing.
Open Fillvisa G-1145
Phase 2: Visa processing and consular interview
After approval, USCIS sends the petition to the National Visa Center, which forwards it to the embassy or consulate. Follow that post's instructions for the visa application, medical examination, and interview.
- Required
DS-160
Complete the Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application and keep the confirmation page. Each eligible K-2 child applying for a visa also needs a separate application.
Open Fillvisa DS-160 - As requested by the consulate
I-134
Declaration of Financial Support. Follow the consulate instructions for this form and accompanying income or asset evidence. This is distinct from the I-864 used at the later green card stage.
View USCIS I-134 instructions - Required
Consular medical exam
Arrange the examination with an authorized panel physician following the embassy or consulate instructions. This is not the U.S. civil-surgeon I-693 process.
Review medical exam instructions - Required
Civil and interview documents
Gather passport, birth certificate, applicable divorce or death records, required police certificates, photographs, and relationship and financial evidence. Follow the interview post checklist.
Review the K-1 document checklist
After arrival: Marriage and a separate green card application
Marry the U.S. citizen who filed the petition within 90 days of admission. A K-1 visa or marriage does not automatically grant a green card. After marriage, eligible applicants separately file I-485, generally with I-864 and other required evidence; I-765 and I-131 may be optional. Medical documentation requirements depend on the prior exam and vaccination record.
Eligible unmarried children under 21 may seek K-2 visas, subject to the applicable rules. Include them in the petition and plan their separate visa and later adjustment applications. Review USCIS guidance for K-1/K-2 adjustment.
Check current editions, filing fees, accepted payment methods, and agency instructions before submitting. The cards above cover petition and visa preparation; later adjustment filings are a separate stage.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Basic Eligibility Requirements
Confirm the requirements for both partners before preparing the petition.
Get StartedA U.S. citizen petitioner
The sponsoring fiancé(e) must be a U.S. citizen and provide citizenship evidence. This route is for an intended marriage, rather than an existing marriage.
Legally free and intending to marry
Both partners must be legally free to marry when the petition is filed and remain so. Document the genuine intent to marry each other within 90 days of K-1 admission.
An in-person meeting
Generally, meet in person at least once during the two years immediately before filing. Limited waivers may apply for extreme hardship to the U.S. citizen or strict, long-established cultural or social customs; provide evidence for any waiver request.
Visa eligibility and disclosures
The visa applicant must meet applicable admissibility requirements. Provide the required financial and medical evidence and accurately disclose relevant history. Prior petitions or specified criminal history can trigger additional requirements under the petition instructions.
Official guidance: USCIS I-129F instructions · Department of State K-1 visa process. Fillvisa provides form tools and general information, not legal advice.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Getting Started
Prepare the citizen's petition first, then follow the consulate's instructions once the case reaches the visa stage.
Prepare Form I-129F- 1
Gather your relationship records
Collect citizenship and civil records, evidence of meeting in person, and statements and documents supporting your intent to marry.
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Prepare the petition and visa stages
File I-129F with the required evidence. After the case is forwarded, complete DS-160 and follow the consulate checklist for financial support, medical examination, and interview.
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Plan marriage and adjustment
If admitted in K-1 status, marry the petitioning citizen within 90 days. Prepare the separate green card application and review work and travel authorization before making plans.
CHOOSE THE HELP YOU NEED
Compare your preparation options
Prepare supported forms for free with Fillvisa, or explore paid services with additional guidance and support.
FREE FORM TOOLS
$0
Fillvisa service feeFillvisa
Free, browser-based tools to prepare supported forms yourself. No signup required.
K-1 VISA PETITION PACKAGE
$149
Additional forms may cost extraCitizenPath
Online preparation with personalized filing instructions and email and phone support.
ESSENTIALS
From $599
Enhanced $899 · Professional $1,299SimpleCitizen
Application preparation with multiple service levels, including options for legal review and support.
Prices are in USD and cover preparation services only. Government filing fees and medical examination costs are separate. These services differ in scope. The prices shown are not a quote for every phase of a green card case; confirm petition-stage coverage and later-stage costs with each provider.
Compare features and support
A closer look at what each option provides.
| Features | Fillvisa | CitizenPath | SimpleCitizen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service price | $0 | $149 for the listed package | From $599; Enhanced $899; Professional $1,299 |
| Preparation approach | Self-service tools for individual forms | Guided online questionnaire | Application preparation with service tiers |
| Form coverage | Supported tools listed above; some forms link to USCIS | I-129F and G-1145; personalized instructions and evidence checklist | Confirm petition-stage coverage and any separate second-phase services |
| PDF output | Download supported completed forms | Ready-to-sign application download | PDF application |
| Filing guidance | General information and official USCIS links | Personalized instructions and evidence checklist | Package features vary by service tier |
| Human support | Help Center and community resources | Email and phone support | Live chat; additional services vary by tier |
| Legal services | No attorney review or representation included | Self-service package; see provider for legal-service options | Legal review / support options; check selected tier |
| Government filing fees | Separate, where applicable | Separate | Separate |
Checked October 28, 2026. Sources: CitizenPath package details and SimpleCitizen pricing and features. Prices and inclusions may change; confirm details with each provider.