Louisville Fiancé Visas Lawyers
It is a privilege and a pleasure to assist people who plan to marry a U.S. citizen and live here in the U.S. To do this, they need a K-1 visa, the so-called fiancé(e) visa. The K-1 visa allows you to apply for conditional permanent resident status. Throughout this process, the Kentucky immigration lawyers of Vickerstaff Law Office, PSC, will work with you to ensure that your paperwork is filled out properly and that there is no reason for delay or rejection of your application. We care about our clients at Vickerstaff Law Office, PSC, especially when the task at hand – arranging a marriage and a new life together – is such a happy one. We welcome the opportunity to talk with you at our Louisville office or anywhere convenient for you.
Green Cards For People Getting Married
The American citizen makes the first step, filing Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e). Like many immigration documents, this form can be confusing to fill out. The USCIS wants to know that:
- You are a lawful citizen of the United States.
- You have a genuine relationship with your fiancé(e).
- You have met in person with your fiancé(e) within the last two years.
- You will be able to financially support your fiancé(e) in the U.S.
- You both are legally free to marry.
- You plan to marry within 90 days of the date your fiancé(e) arrives in the U.S.
If approved, the request is forwarded to the American consular office, where the fiancé(e) will apply for the visa.
When the K-1 visa is granted, your fiancé(e) must travel to the U.S. within six months. The visa expires if this condition is not met. Upon arrival to the U.S. on a K-1 visa, the two of you have 90 days to get married.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contemplating a fiancé visa can bring up a lot of practical questions, especially when you are trying to plan and make sure everything can go well. To help you understand the legal process better, here are answers to five common questions about fiancé visas in the United States.
What happens if we do not get married within the 90-day K-1 visa window?
If you do not marry within the 90-day K-1 visa window, your fiancé(e) must leave the United States. Staying beyond this legal timeframe can lead to immigration problems and may affect future visa or immigration applications. This is because the K-1 visa is specifically for entering the country to marry the petitioner within 90 days.
Can my fiancé(e) work in the U.S. while on a K-1 visa?
Yes, but only after they apply for and receive work authorization in the country. However, a K-1 visa alone does not automatically allow employment. After entering, your fiancé(e) must file form I-765 to request an employment authorization document.
What counts as acceptable proof of meeting in person within the last two years?
These proofs may include passport stamps, airline tickets, boarding passes, hotel receipts, photos together, travel itineraries or credit card statements showing the trip. The evidence should demonstrate that you met in person within the last two years before filing. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services looks for credible, dated proof rather than personal statements.
Can my foreign fiancé(e) bring their children to the U.S. on a fiancé visa?
Yes, eligible children can come with a foreign fiancé on K-2 visas if they are unmarried and under 21. Each child must be listed and included in the original K-1 petition process. They can enter the U.S. with the parent or fiancé, but they must also meet all the eligibility requirements.
What is the minimum income requirement for a U.S. citizen to sponsor a fiancé(e)?
There is no single fixed income requirement, but the U.S. citizen sponsor must meet at least 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for the household size on form I-864P. The exact amount will depend on your household size and the current poverty guidelines. For 2026, the minimum amount for a household of two in the 48 contiguous states is $27,050.
Contact A Kentucky Spouse Visa Attorney Today
Do you wish to bring your fiancé(e) to the USA? Call the Louisville fiancé(e) visa attorneys at Vickerstaff Law Office, PSC, at 502-442-2039 toll-free 888-832-2944 – or describe your immigration law problem to our lawyers using this email form.