Family-based
Form I-129F
Petition for Alien Fiance(e)
Filed by a U.S. citizen to bring a foreign fiance(e) to the United States for the purpose of marriage. The K-1 visa allows entry for 90 days to marry.
- Filing fee
- $675
- Biometrics
- No fee
Who can file
- U.S. citizens only (LPRs cannot file)
- Must have met in person within the last 2 years
- Both parties must be legally free to marry
Send with it
- Proof of U.S. citizenship
- Evidence of meeting in person within 2 years
- Proof both parties are free to marry (divorce decrees if applicable)
- Passport-style photos of both parties
- Evidence of ongoing relationship
Worth knowing
- You must marry within 90 days of your fiance(e) entering the U.S.
- The 2-year meeting requirement can be waived in limited circumstances
- Start gathering adjustment of status documents before the K-1 visa arrives
Common mistakes
- Not proving the in-person meeting within 2 years
- Insufficient relationship evidence
- Filing as a permanent resident (only citizens eligible)
Questions
- How much does Form I-129F cost?
- The USCIS filing fee for Form I-129F is $675.
- How long does Form I-129F take?
- Typically 10 to 18 months, depending on the office and the category. Check the current USCIS times for your office before you plan around it.
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Fees are as published by USCIS. Confirm on USCIS's fee schedule (G-1055) before you pay - a wrong fee gets a filing rejected. General information, not legal advice.