How long does it take to obtain a K1 fiancee visa?
Processing times vary based on the backlog at the both the USCIS and the Consular Post. Petitions must be submitted to the Regional Service Center of the USCIS which has jurisdiction over the residence of the US citizen. Processing times vary substantially between centers and also fluctuates depending on the number of petitions received in any given time period. On average the entire K1 visa application process takes between 5 -7 months with the processing time at the USCIS generally taking between 1-4 months and processing at the Bangkok Consular Post taking 1-2 months. US citizens able to establish residence in Thailand may be eligible to file their visa petition at the USCIS Regional Service Center in Bangkok, which generally has a substantially shorter processing time. What is adjustment of status and how does the process differ for K1 fiancee and K3 marriage visa holders? K visas are a special class of visas created to allow the fiancees and spouses of US citizens to unite with th