One of the most common questions we get when it comes to family immigration visas is how to get a US visa for my fiance. It’s not an easy process but there are multiple options available. I’ll run through the information that you need to know about getting a fiance visa, spouse visa or marriage visa.

Applying for a US visa for your fiance can be a tricky process. All couples have to follow the rules and regulations set by the government of United States of America. There are ways that you can help make your petition process go smoother with minimal hassles than going through it alone. Also, you also want to make sure that you start the petition process early so that nothing delays the possibility of a successful outcome.

This post is to summarize the entire process of getting a Visa for my fiance from China to the United States.

The United States of America is known for its romanticized ‘American Dream’. What many people don’t know is, you could be living that dream in the states through marriage. Currently, there are a lot of people who want to come to the states but they aren’t American citizens. If you’re in a foreign country, or you’ve recently gotten married, I can help you with a US Visa.

Visas for Fiancé(e)s of U.S. Citizens

If you are a U.S. citizen who wants to bring your foreign fiancé(e) to the United States in order to get married, you will need to file a Form I-129F, Petition For Alien Fiancé(e). This is the first step to obtaining a K-1 nonimmigrant visa for your fiancé(e). The K-1 nonimmigrant visa is also known as a fiancé(e) visa.

In order to obtain a K-1 fiancé(e) visa, you and your fiancé(e) must intend to marry each other within 90 days of your fiancé(e) entering the U.S as a K-1 nonimmigrant. Your marriage must be valid, meaning both you and your fiancé(e) have a bona fide intent to establish a life together and the marriage is not for the sole purpose of obtaining an immigration benefit.

If your fiancé(e) marries you within 90 days of being admitted to the United States as a K-1 nonimmigrant, he or she may apply for lawful permanent resident status in the United States (a Green Card).

If you have already married, plan to marry outside the United States, or your fiancé(e) is already residing legally in the United States, your spouse or fiancé(e) is not eligible for a fiancé(e) visa. Go to the Bringing Spouses to Live in the United States as Permanent Residents page for more information about how to help your foreign spouse apply for a Green Card.