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Can a K-1 visa holder travel to the United States?
If DOS issues a K-1 nonimmigrant visa, your fiancé (e) travels to the United States and seeks admission at a port of entry while the K-1 nonimmigrant visa is valid. As with any visa, a K-1 nonimmigrant visa does not guarantee admission to the United States.
How to get a K-1 nonimmigrant visa for your 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.
How long does it take to get married on K1 visa?
If your fiancé (e) is admitted as a K-1 nonimmigrant, you and your fiancé (e) have 90 days to marry each other. If you marry within 90 days, your fiancé (e)—now your spouse—may apply for a Green Card by filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.
How to prepare for a K-1 visa interview with the NVC?
The NVC will mail you a letter when it sends your fiancé (e) case to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Once you receive this letter, inform your fiancé (e) to take the below-listed actions to apply for a K-1 visa and prepare for the interview.
What happens after you get a K-1 visa for a fiance?
After You Receive a K-1 Fiancé (e) Visa If you are issued a K-1 visa, the Consular Officer will give you your passport containing the K-1 visa and a sealed packet containing the civil documents you provided, plus other documents prepared by the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. It is important that you do not open the sealed packet.
What documents do I need to bring to a K visa interview?
Applicants should take to the visa interview clear, legible photocopies of civil documents and translations, such as birth and divorce certificates. Original documents and translations will be returned. There may be additional instructions for collecting documentation needed for your K visa interview.
Can a K-1 visa holder change to a diurnal classification?
Admission on a K-1 visa is conditioned on marrying the same U.S. citizen petitioner within those 90 days. This period cannot be extended and a K-1 visa holder, with limited exception, cannot change to a dierent nonimmigrant classification without first leaving the United States to obtain the dierent classification.