K-1 Visa for Fiancés/Fiancées

K-1 visa is issued to fiancés/fiancées of the U.S. citizen. The purpose of the alien’s visit to the U.S. is to marry a U.S. citizen fiancés/fiancées. Within three months after entering the U.S., the alien must be married to the U.S. citizen who petitioned the K-1 visa for him/her, otherwise the alien must leave the U.S. After marriage the alien is eligible for adjustment of status to Permanent Residents/Green Card in the U.S. on the bases of immediate relatives of U.S. citizen.

Minor children of K-1 alien fiancés/fiancées will be issued a K-2 visa.

Work Authorization. During the 3-month period of stay in the U.S., the alien fiancés/fiancées can work with employment authorization.