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The Validity Period for the K-1 Visa, and the Conditions with It

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I am U.S. citizen, and I want to apply for K-1 fiancée visa for my fiancée to come to U.S. What is the validity period for the K-1 visa? and what are the conditions that go along with it?

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Answer:

Upon approval and successful passing of the medical exam and interview at the foreign consulate, the result will be given with 3 distinct deadlines:

1) A K-1 visa will be issued with a validity of 180 days. You have to enter the United States before the expiry date shown on that visa.

2) From the date of entry another deadline becomes effective. You have to marry your fiance(e) within 90 days after entering the U.S. on a K-1 visa.

3) After the marriage you have another deadline to inform the USCIS that you have married and apply for change of visa status. The times can vary greatly. Please check USCIS Service Center Processing Times for times. Related discussions and community input can be found at K Visas.

 

 

 

 

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