Filing Form I-129F Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)
Legal and Administrative Actions:
- U.S. citizen completes Form I-129F to request a K-1 visa for their fiancé(e) abroad.
- Include proof of U.S. citizenship, evidence of a genuine relationship, and intent to marry within 90 days of entry.
- Submit supporting documents such as photos, travel records, and written statements.
- File the petition with USCIS and pay the required filing fee.
- After approval, the case goes to the National Visa Center and then to the U.S. consulate for interview scheduling.
- Fiancé(e) attends the visa interview and, if approved, receives a K-1 visa to travel to the U.S.
Time: USCIS processing can take 6–10 months. Consular processing and interview scheduling may add several more months.
Conclusion
Estimated Cost:
$535 is the current USCIS filing fee for Form I-129F.
Additional costs include medical exam, consular visa fee, translations, and travel expenses.
