90 Day Fiancé Visa | Form I-129FLast updated: March 2026

K-1 Fiancé Visa

Bring your foreign fiancé(e) to the United States to get married. We've helped over 20 couples from the hit show 90 Day Fiancé and thousands of other couples reunite.

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What is a K-1 Fiancé Visa?

The K-1 fiancé visa allows a U.S. citizen to bring their foreign fiancé(e) to the United States for the purpose of getting married. Once your fiancé(e) enters the U.S. on a K-1 visa, you have **90 days to get married**—or they must return to their home country.

This is the same visa featured on the TLC reality show *90 Day Fiancé*. Yes, the show is real—and Zubkoff Law has represented over 20 couples from the show, including consultations featured on *90 Day Diaries*.

The 90-Day Rule is Real: You MUST get married within 90 days of your fiancé(e)'s arrival in the United States, or they must leave the country. This is not negotiable.

K-1 Visa Eligibility Requirements

U.S. Citizen Petitioner

The petitioner (you) must be a U.S. citizen. Lawful permanent residents (green card holders) cannot petition for a K-1 visa.

Intent to Marry

Both you and your fiancé(e) must intend to marry each other within 90 days of their arrival in the United States.

Met in Person

You must have met your fiancé(e) in person at least once within the past 2 years (waivers available in rare cases for extreme hardship or cultural/religious reasons).

Legally Free to Marry

Both you and your fiancé(e) must be legally free to marry (any previous marriages must be legally terminated through divorce, annulment, or death).

K-1 Fiancé Visa Process Timeline

The K-1 visa process typically takes 12-18 months from petition filing to visa approval. Here's what to expect:

File Form I-129F Petition

The U.S. citizen petitioner files Form I-129F (Petition for Alien Fiancé) with USCIS. This establishes the relationship and intent to marry.

Timeline: USCIS processing takes 6-12 months

USCIS Approval & NVC Processing

Once USCIS approves the I-129F, the case is sent to the National Visa Center (NVC), which forwards it to the U.S. embassy or consulate in your fiancé(e)'s country.

Timeline: 2-4 weeks

Complete DS-160 & Pay Fees

Your fiancé(e) completes the DS-160 online visa application and pays the visa application fee ($265 as of 2026).

Timeline: 1-2 weeks

Medical Exam & Police Certificates

Your fiancé(e) must undergo a medical examination by an approved physician and obtain police certificates from all countries where they've lived for 6+ months since age 16.

Timeline: 2-4 weeks

Visa Interview at U.S. Embassy

Your fiancé(e) attends an in-person interview at the U.S. embassy or consulate. They must bring all required documents and evidence of your genuine relationship.

Timeline: Interview scheduled 4-8 weeks after documents submitted

Visa Approval & Travel to U.S.

If approved, your fiancé(e) receives their K-1 visa and can travel to the United States. The visa is valid for 6 months from the date of issuance.

Timeline: Visa issued 1-2 weeks after interview

Get Married Within 90 Days

You MUST get married within 90 days of your fiancé(e)'s arrival in the United States. After marriage, file for adjustment of status (green card).

Critical Deadline: 90 days from entry

Required Evidence for K-1 Visa

To prove your relationship is genuine, you'll need to submit comprehensive evidence:

Proof of In-Person Meeting

Photos together, travel itineraries, boarding passes, passport stamps, hotel receipts

Relationship Evidence

Photos together over time, chat logs, emails, phone records, social media posts

Intent to Marry

Engagement photos, wedding planning documents, venue deposits, invitations

Termination of Prior Marriages

Divorce decrees, annulment papers, death certificates (if applicable)

Financial Support

Form I-134 (Affidavit of Support), tax returns, pay stubs, employment letter

Civil Documents

Birth certificates, passports, police certificates, medical exam results

Featured Attorney for 90 Day Fiancé Cast Members

Zubkoff Law has represented over 20 couples from the hit TLC show *90 Day Fiancé*, including consultations featured on *90 Day Diaries* with Ben and Akinyi. The show is real—and so are the immigration challenges these couples face.

Whether you're a reality TV couple or just a regular couple in love, we provide the same expert guidance and compassionate support to help you navigate the K-1 visa process successfully.

Why Choose Zubkoff Law for Your K-1 Visa?

We've helped thousands of couples successfully obtain K-1 visas and reunite with their loved ones.

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Clients Served

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90 Day Fiancé Couples

"According to immigration attorney Kelsey Zubkoff, "The K-1 fiancé visa process requires meticulous documentation of your genuine relationship. We've helped couples from over 111 countries navigate this process, and preparation is the key to approval.""

— Kelsey Zubkoff, Esq., Managing Partner at Zubkoff Law

✦ Key Takeaway

The K-1 Fiancé Visa allows U.S. citizens to bring their foreign fiancé to the United States for marriage. Processing takes 9-15 months. You must marry within 90 days of entry and then file for Adjustment of Status.

Source: Zubkoff Law — Nationally recognized immigration firm with 4,000+ clients served. Schedule a free consultation.

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