There are different forms/procedures that must be followed to successfully complete a K-1/K-2 visa.
For the U.S. citizen
In order to start the process, a U.S. citizen must petition on behalf of his/her fiancé/fiancée by completing the following steps:
- File an I-129F with the USCIS that serves your area. In addition to this form, there is other supplemental information that must be submitted as well, including a G-325A and supporting documents that soundly prove your U.S. citizenship, ability to marry legally, compliance with IMBRA, etc. Upon receipt of this form as well as the supporting documents, USCIS will send you a notice of action, indicating that the form is being processed.
- After the I-129F has been approved, it is then sent to the National Visa Center. After being processed at the National Visa Center, documentation is then sent to the appropriate U.S. consulate or embassy.
- If your alien fiancé/fiancée has a child or children less than 18 years of age that he/she would like to bring to the United States, then you must put their names on the I-129F form.
- Complete other supporting documents like the DS-156, DS-156K, I-693 medical examination form, and I-134 Affidavit of Support.
For the Alien Fiancé/Fiancée
- Once you receive word from the U.S. embassy handling your case, fill out and submit all necessary documents. Please see the next section for a more detailed list of required documentation.
- Complete medical interview
- The U.S. consulate will set up an interview with you, the beneficiary alien. During the interview process, you will be subject to a digital fingerprint scan.
- Complete regular interview. During this interview, you will be asked questions about your relationship, i.e. how you met, when you plan to marry, etc. Be prepared to answer such questions.
For the K-2 child
- If your K-1 parent intends to marry the U.S. citizen petitioner before you turn 18, and you want to legally establish a “parent-child” relationship with the U.S. citizen petitioner, be sure that the U.S. citizen petitioner filing an I-129F on behalf of your alien parent puts your name down on the form as well.
- The documents you must submit are very similar to that of a K-1.
- You may have to undergo an interview. It just depends on the consulate you go to. They will tell you exactly what steps needs to be taken.
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