Fiancé(e) Petition

What this form is used for

An approved I-129F petition allows the fiancé(e) to apply for a K-1 visa at a U.S. consulate abroad. The marriage must generally take place within the period the law allows after entry.

Who may generally use this form

• U.S. citizens who plan to marry a foreign national and intend to live in the United States
• Petitioners who have met the fiancé(e) in person within the period required by USCIS, unless an exception applies
• Petitioners who are legally free to marry
• Whether a specific exception or situation applies must be confirmed by a licensed immigration attorney or DOJ-accredited representative

Documents commonly requested

• Proof of the petitioner’s U.S. citizenship, such as a passport or birth certificate
• Evidence of having met in person within the required period, such as photographs, travel records, and receipts
• Proof that both parties are legally free to marry, including divorce or death records if applicable
• Passport-style photographs of both parties
• Letters of intent to marry, signed by each party
• Government-issued identification for both parties
• The filing fee paid directly to USCIS

How our document preparation works

1. 1We confirm the forms and evidence your package requires
2. 2You receive a checklist for citizenship, relationship, and marital status documents
3. 3We type and format the petition using your information and prepare an evidence index
4. 4We assemble the exhibits with tabs and a cover sheet in USCIS order
5. 5You review, sign, and file, or we prepare the package for mailing

How the USCIS process generally works