How Do You Obtain A K-1 Visa?
A K-1 visa is an entry permit into the United States for a foreign citizen who has met a U.S. citizen within the past two years and plans to marry that American citizen shortly after arrival. All of the tools you need to prepare your own application are online, and with care and attention, you can do it without the need for a lawyer. Create a folder or binder and keep copies of everything you send or receive from the U.S. Customs and Immigration Services. Download and print USCIS Forms I-129F and G-325A from the USCIS web page for forms (See Resources). Compile the I-129F package. You’ll need: –A signed, dated cover letter with the type of visa you are applying for and a table of contents itemizing everything in the packet –USCIS forms I-129F (U.S. citizen only) and G-325A (both applicants) –A passport-style photo with your full name printed on the reverse side attached to the G-325A form –Signed declarations from both applicants indicating your intent to marry within 90 days of en
