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