What is a K1 Visa?
A K-1 visa, or fiance visa, is granted by the United States government and allows fiances of American citizens the right to live and marry in the U.S.Who QualifiesA “fiance” as defined by the U.S. State Department is someone who is “engaged or contracted to be married.” Within the past two years, the people to be married must have met in person. A person is also considered a fiance if a marriage has already taken place but not been consummated and the two people have never met.ApplicationAn American citizen seeking to marry and live with a fiance in the United States must file a petition for alien fiance(e) in the United States with the U.S. State Department.ValidityThe K-1 visa is valid for entry to the United States within six months after issue.Work PermitThe K-1 visa does not allow a holder to work in the United States. For permission to work in the United States, K-1 visa holders must apply using I-765 Application for Employment Authorization through the U.S. Citizenship and Immig
