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K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa

Also: K-1

Visa allowing the foreign fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen to enter the U.S. and marry within 90 days.

The K-1 visa is filed by the U.S. citizen on Form I-129F. After consular processing abroad, the foreign fiancé(e) enters the U.S. and must marry the petitioner within 90 days. After marriage, the foreign spouse files Form I-485 for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident.

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