Work / Immigration visa · United Arab Emirates to United States of America

K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa

Embassy required

Maximum stay
90 days
Processing time
6-12 months total process
Fee
$2,380 USD
Validity
Single entry, must marry within 90 days, then adjust status
Entry
Single entry

Documents you need

  • Passport

    Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6

  • Photo

    Count: 2; Specifications: 2x2 inches, color, white background.

  • Police clearance

    Countries required: All countries where lived 6+ months since age 16; Validity months: 12

  • Medical certificate

    Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.

    Required tests: Panel physician examination, vaccinations, TB test; Validity months: 6

  • Application form

    Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

    Form name: DS-160 (after I-129F approval); Form url: https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/

  • Birth certificate

    Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: Yes

  • Divorce decree

    Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: No

  • Petition approval notice

    Form number: Form I-129F filed by US citizen petitioner; Must be original: No

  • Relationship evidence

    Relationship type: Evidence of in-person meeting within 2 years, photos together, communication records, travel receipts

  • Affidavit of support

    Form number: Form I-134 Declaration of Financial Support; Sponsor relationship: US citizen fiancé(e)

  • Sponsor tax return

    Accepted forms: IRS Form 1040 federal tax return transcripts; Years required: 3

  • Sponsor employment verification

    Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes

How to apply

  1. Fee payment

    US citizen files Form I-129F Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) with USCIS. Fee $675.

  2. Processing wait

    USCIS processes I-129F petition, typically 6-9 months.

  3. Document gathering

    Once I-129F approved, case forwarded to National Visa Center (NVC) then to embassy. Gather documents: birth certificate, police certificates, divorce decrees if applicable, medical exam.

  4. Online application

    Complete DS-160 visa application.

  5. Interview

    Attend K-1 visa interview with all documents, medical results, evidence of relationship.

  6. Visa collection

    If approved, receive K-1 visa packet. Must enter US within visa validity (typically 6 months). Must marry US citizen within 90 days of entry.

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This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.

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