<html> <head> <title>K-1 Applications, US K-1, US Immigration Visa Servises, Employment Visas - VisaNow.Com Visa Directory K-1</title> <meta name="description" content="VisaNow.com offers US immigration visa servises including K-1 applications."> <meta name="keywords" content="K-1, K1, GREEN CARDS, US GREEN CARD, GREENCARD, EMPLOYMENT VISA, IMMIGRATION, UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION VISA, US IMMIGRATION VISA, H-1B VISA, H1B VISA, UNITED STATES GREENCARD, EMIGRATION, IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY, IMMIGRATION, LAWYER, IMMIGRATION SERVICES, IMMIGRANT, US CITIZENSHIP, USCIS, US Citizenship and Immigration Services, WORK PERMITS, ETA 750 A, ETA 750 B, I-130, I-485, I-765, B-1, B-2, EMPLOYER ASSISTANCE, IMMIGRATION FORMS AND APPLICATIONS, USCIS FORMS, VISA PROCESSING SERVICE, HUMAN RESOURCE, TOURIST VISA, STUDENT VISA, PERMANENT RESIDENCE, TEMPORARY RESIDENCE, VISA INFORMATION, VISANOW.COM, VISANOW, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, IL"> <link href="/styles.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"> <script language="JavaScript" src="/IFrame.js"></script> <script language="JavaScript"> <!-- VerifyIFrameParent('/visadirectory/visas/k1.asp'); //--> </script> </head> <body bgcolor="#FFFFFF" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" topmargin="0" leftmargin="0"> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr align="left" valign="top"> <td width="100%"><img src="/images/spacer.gif" width="1" height="8"><br> <span class="text"><a href="javascript:history.back(1)" id="anchors" target="_top">Back</a><img src="/images/spacer.gif" width="1" height="8"><br> <br></span> <span class="subhead">K-1<br> </span> <span class="text">The K-1 visa is issued to a fiancé(e) of a United States citizen who is entering the United States to marry to his/her fiancé(e).<br> <a href="javascript: launchVisa('K-1')"><img src="/images/b-start-your-app-or.gif" width="163" height="19" vspace="10" border=0></a><br> <br></span> <span class="text"> <a href="javascript: ScrollFormTo('requirements')" target="_self">What Are The Requirements For A K-1 Visa?</a><br> <a href="javascript: ScrollFormTo('valid')" target="_self">How Long Is The K-1 Visa Valid?</a><br> What Is The Application Fee: <a HREF="#" onclick="launchFullService('K-1'); return false;">Full Service</a><img src="/images/g-divider.gif" width="15" height="10"><a HREF="#" onclick="launchFastForms('True','K-1'); return false;">Fast Forms</a><br> <br> <br></span> <a name="requirements" id="requirements"></a> <span class="subhead">What Are The Requirements For A K-1 Visa?<br></span> <span class="text"> VisaNow.com<font size=2><sup>®</sup></font> can submit the application for the K-1 visa in the U.S. The beneficiary of the K-1 visa is outside of the United States while the application is processed by the I.N.S. Applications for K-1 visas are not accepted for processing at the U.S. Consular Office or Embassy outside of the U.S.<BR><BR> A K-1 visa application must meet three requirements: <ol> <li>The couple must have met in person within two years before filing the application for the K-1 visa, but this requirement can be waived if evidence of either of the following is submitted:<ul> <li>Compliance would result in extreme hardship to the U.S. citizen petitioner; or </li> <li>Compliance would violate strict and long-established customs of the K-1 visa holder’s foreign culture or practice. For example, compliance would violate the custom of marriage traditionally arranged by the parents, and the prospective bride and groom are prohibited from meeting prior to the wedding day;</li> </ul> </li> <li>The couple must have a bona fide intention to marry; and, </li> <li>The couple must be legally able and willing to conclude a valid marriage in the United States within ninety days after the K-1 visa holder’s arrival.</li> </ol> A dependent child of a K-1 visa holder is considered a K-2 nonimmigrant when accompanying the K-1 visa holder into the U.S. <br><br></span> <a name="valid" id="valid"></a> <span class="subhead">How Long Is The K-1 Visa Valid?<br></span> <span class="text">The K-1 visa is valid for ninety days from entry, and permits employment. The K-1 visa holder must marry the U.S. citizen within ninety days of entry into the U.S. If the K-1 visa holder and U.S. citizen do not marry within ninety days, the K-1 visa holder must depart the United States. After the K-1 visa holder and U.S. citizen marry, an application for legal permanent residence for the K-1 visa holder and any K-2 dependent children must be made with the USCIS.<br><br></span> <a href="javascript: launchVisa('K-1')"><img src="/images/b-start-your-app-or.gif" width="163" height="19" vspace="10" border=0></a></span></td> <td rowspan="29"><img src="/images/spacer.gif" width="25" height="1"></td> </tr> <tr align="left" valign="top"> <td width="100%"><br><br> <a href="" onClick="self.scrollTo(0,0); return false;" id="anchors">TOP</a><img src="/images/g-divider.gif" width="15" height="10"> <a href="javascript:history.back(1)" id="anchors" target="_top">Back</a></td> </tr> </table> </body> </html>
