Fiancé(e) visa (K-1): Filipino citizen in Philippines → United States
Filipino fiancé(e)s of US citizens use the K-1 visa to travel to the US to marry — the US citizen sponsor first files Form I-129F with USCIS; after approval the case goes to the National Visa Center, then you complete the DS-160, have a medical exam, and attend an interview.
US nonimmigrant K-1 visa for the foreign-citizen fiancé(e) of a US citizen, allowing travel to the US to marry the US citizen sponsor within 90 days of entry.
- Validity
- With your visa, you can apply for a single admission at a U.S. port-of-entry within the validity of the visa, which will be a maximum of 6 months.
- Entries
- Single admission.
- Max stay per visit
- You must marry your US citizen fiancé(e) within 90 days of your entry into the United States.
When to start
Start 2–4 months before your travel date.
The K-1 nonimmigrant visa is for the foreign-citizen fiancé(e) of a US citizen who intends to marry that US citizen.
The US citizen sponsor must file Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e), with the USCIS office that serves the area where they live.
After USCIS approves the petition, it is sent to the National Visa Center (NVC) for further processing before your interview.
You must undergo a medical examination which must be performed by an authorized panel physician.
What you'll need
- Valid passport — A passport valid for travel to the United States. ✓ verified
- Completed Form DS-160 — Completed Form DS-160, with the confirmation page brought to your interview. ✓ verified
- Police certificates — Police certificates from your present country of residence (and other places where you have lived, as required). ✓ verified
- Evidence of relationship — Evidence of relationship with your US citizen fiancé(e). ✓ verified
Where you'll apply
After USCIS approval and NVC processing, Filipino fiancé(e)s are interviewed at the US Embassy or Consulate with jurisdiction over where they live; wait times vary, so plan early.
Fees
| K visa application fee (MRV) | USD 265 |
Gotchas to watch
- You must marry your U.S. citizen fiancé(e) within 90 days of your entry into the United States.
- A visa does not guarantee entry into the United States.