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+Here is a **concise guide** to the **Fiancé(e) Visa (K-1) Process for U.S. Citizens**:
+
+---
+
+## 🛂 **Overview**
+
+The **K-1 visa** allows a **foreign fiancé(e)** of a **U.S. citizen** to enter the U.S. for the purpose of **marrying within 90 days**. After marriage, the foreign spouse may apply for a **Green Card**.
+
+---
+
+## ✅ **Eligibility Requirements**
+
+You may apply if:
+
+* You are a **U.S. citizen**.
+* You and your fiancé(e) **intend to marry within 90 days** of U.S. entry.
+* You are **both legally free to marry**.
+* You have **met in person** within the **past 2 years**, unless granted a waiver for cultural or hardship reasons.
+
+---
+
+## 📝 **5-Step Process**
+
+### **Step 1: Petition (USCIS)**
+
+* File **Form I-129F** to petition for your fiancé(e).
+* USCIS reviews, may request more info.
+* If approved, the case is sent to the **National Visa Center (NVC)**.
+
+### **Step 2: Visa Application (State Department)**
+
+* NVC sends the approved petition to the **U.S. Embassy/Consulate** near your fiancé(e).
+* Your fiancé(e) applies for the **K-1 visa** and attends an interview.
+* If approved, the visa is valid for **6 months**, **single entry**.
+
+### **Step 3: Entry (CBP)**
+
+* Fiancé(e) travels to the U.S. and is inspected by **Customs and Border Protection (CBP)**.
+* CBP makes the **final decision** to admit.
+
+### **Step 4: Marriage**
+
+* Must marry **within 90 days** of entry.
+
+### **Step 5: Green Card (USCIS)**
+
+* After marriage, spouse files **Form I-485** for **Adjustment of Status** (Green Card).
+* Interview is usually required.
+* If married **less than 2 years**, Green Card is **conditional** and valid for **2 years**.
+* File **Form I-751** to remove conditions before it expires.
+
+---
+
+## ⚠️ **Not Eligible for K-1 If**:
+
+* Already married.
+* Planning to marry **outside** the U.S.
+* Fiancé(e) is already in the U.S. legally.
+
+---
+
+## 🕒 **Processing Times**
+
+* Times vary. Check [USCIS Processing Times](https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/).
+* I-129F Petition for Alien fiancé
+* Check your status [Case Status Online
+(https://egov.uscis.gov/)
+
+---
+
+## 🔗 **More Info**
+
+* [K-1 Visa Guide – USCIS](https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-of-us-citizens/visas-for-fiancees-of-us-citizens)
+
+---
+
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