US citizens only
Only a US citizen can petition for a fiancé(e). Green card holders cannot use the K-1 route.
K-1 fiancé(e) visa · California
Engaged across borders?
Plan the K-1 step by step.
With a K-1 visa your fiancé(e) comes to the US to marry you within 90 days. An independent immigration attorney checks whether the K-1 or a spousal visa fits you better and prepares the petition.
A free, no-obligation first call. Flat fee quoted before any work starts.
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The essentials
What matters for a K-1 visa?
You must have met
In general you must have met in person within the two years before filing. Narrow exceptions exist.
Marry within 90 days
After entry you must marry the petitioner within 90 days. The K-1 cannot be extended or changed into another status.
Then the green card
After the wedding your spouse applies for a green card through adjustment of status.
Easy to start
No big leap.
Just a first step.
You tell us what is going on. We find the right attorney for it.
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A few words about your situation.
Choose your topic and leave your contact details. You don’t need a complete file to get started.
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A free first call.
Our intake team gets in touch, clarifies what you need and connects you with an independent attorney licensed in California.
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A flat fee before any work.
The attorney reviews your case and quotes the scope and a fee in writing. You decide whether to go ahead.
For later, not for now
What you can have
ready for the call.
You don’t need to upload anything in the form. These documents can help later:
- Proof of your US citizenship
- Evidence that you met in person and of your relationship
- Evidence of your intent to marry, such as wedding plans
Marrying abroad before the K-1 is issued changes the process. Talk to an attorney first. An enquiry does not stop any deadline.
You may still be wondering …
Before we
talk.
K-1 or marry first?
It depends on where you want to marry, how fast your fiancé(e) needs to work and on current processing times. Your attorney compares both routes with you.
Can my fiancé(e) work on a K-1?
Only after applying for and receiving work authorization. Many couples file it together with the green card application after the wedding.
What does the first call cost?
The first call is free and without obligation. If you want an attorney to take on your matter, the attorney quotes the scope and fee in writing before any work starts.
What happens after I send my request?
Our intake team reviews your request and gets in touch to clarify it and arrange the call. Sending the form does not create an attorney-client relationship and does not book an appointment.
The first step is free
Let's look at your next step together.
Time for your situation.
Clear, personal and without obligation.