| a) |
WHO IS THE VISA FOR?
This visa if for a fiancee of a U.S. citizen who plans marry such citizen within 90 days of her/his entry to the U.S. |
| b) |
WHO MAKES THE APPLICATION/PETITION?
An individual U.S. citizen makes this application. |
| c) |
WHERE/HOW DO THEY APPLY?
The citizen sends the application to the appropriate BCIS Service Center. |
| d) |
HOW LONG DOES PROCESSING TAKE?
Most Service Centers are currently processing these petitions within 15 to 21 days. |
| e) |
HOW LONG IS VALIDITY?
Validity is only for 90 days. A valid marriage must take place before the expiration of the 90 days. |
| THERE ARE THREE BASIC REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE A K VISA: |
| 1. |
The parties must have met in person within the past two years
(in some cases this requirement can be waived) |
| 2. |
They must have a good faith intention to marry |
| 3. |
They must be legally able and willing to get married within 90 days of the alien’s arrival in the U.S. |
In determining whether to issue the K visa, the State Department approaches the applicant like they are applying for an immigrant visa.
They must pass a medical exam and not be subject to any grounds of inadmissibility. For example, people who have had a J visa and are subject to the two-year home residency requirement are not eligible for a K visa until serving the residency requirement or having it waived. Also, the State Department requires the following documents to be submitted:
• A valid passport
• Birth certificate
• Police certificates from each place the alien has lived since 16
• Medical exam
• Evidence that they will not become a public charge
• Evidence of termination of previous marriages, if not submitted with the petition application |
