Nonimmigrant K-1 — Fiancé(e) Verified 2026-04-19USA Fiancé(e) Visa (K-1) — Informational
For Indian fiancé(e)s of US citizens to enter the US to marry within 90 days. Then adjust status to Green Card. Petition-based via USCIS I-129F.
No visa is ever guaranteed — the final decision always rests with the United States visa authority. We make sure your file is presented at its strongest.
Complex — requires I-129F petition + AOS after marriage. Best handled by a US immigration attorney with fiancé visa experience.
Processing
I-129F + NVC + Consulate — typically 8-12 months total
Stay Duration
Up to 90 days (to marry); then adjust status to Green Card
Starting Fee
$185
Apply At
6 VFS centres
Who Can Apply
- Foreign fiancé(e) of US citizen (not PR / Green Card holder)
- Both parties have met in person in last 2 years (with exceptions)
- Both legally free to marry
- Intent to marry within 90 days of entering the US
What it costs
Government & VFS fees
Paid directly to United States / VFS — these are not our service fee, and we never mark them up.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| B-1/B-2 Business/Tourist visa | $185 |
| F-1 / M-1 Student visa | $185 |
| J-1 Exchange Visitor | $185 |
| H/L/O/P/Q Work visas | $205 |
| R-1 Religious Worker visa | $205 |
| C/D Transit/Crewmember visa | $185 |
| I Journalist/Media | $185 |
| K-1 Fiancé(e) | $265 |
| E Treaty Trader/Investor | $315 |
All US nonimmigrant visa (MRV) fees are set in USD by the Department of State and paid online in India via usvisascheduling.com. The INR amount depends on exchange rate on payment day. Additional costs: SEVIS fee for F/M/J visas (paid to ICE separately), VFS document delivery charges, photograph, and any USCIS petition fees (for work visas — usually paid by employer). MRV fees are non-refundable regardless of interview outcome. Plus USCIS I-129F filing fee ($535) paid by US citizen petitioner. Total journey (I-129F → K-1 → AOS → Green Card) costs $3,000+ across fees.
What to gather
Documents required
Having a document isn't the same as presenting it right — that's the part we handle.
Overview — for informational reference only
8 items- I-129F Approval Notice from USCISRequired
Filed by US citizen petitioner.
- Evidence of meeting in person within last 2 yearsRequired
Photos, travel records, joint bookings.
- Evidence of genuine relationshipRequired
Communication history, future plans, meeting photos, statutory statements from family/friends.
- US citizen petitioner's status evidence (birth certificate / naturalisation certificate)Required
- US citizen's financial ability evidence (I-134 Affidavit of Support)Required
Must meet 125% of federal poverty guideline.
- Police certificates from all countries resided 6+ months since age 16Required
- Medical exam from US-approved Indian panel physicianRequired
- Both parties legally free to marryRequired
Divorce decrees, death certificates of previous spouses, if applicable.
Required · optional / if applicable
The journey.
6 steps from intake to approval. Curved spine on the right shows the natural pace — never as linear as government sites pretend.
- 01
US citizen files I-129F with USCIS
Includes evidence of relationship + meeting + intent to marry.
- 02
USCIS approves → forwards to NVC (National Visa Centre)
NVC processes and sends case to US Embassy/Consulate in Delhi.
- 03
Fiancé(e) completes DS-160 + medical + police checks
Consular phase.
- 04
Interview at US Embassy
Focus: genuine relationship, intent to marry, admissibility.
- 05
Visa approved → enter US within 6 months
Marry US citizen within 90 days.
- 06
Apply for Adjustment of Status (AOS)
File I-485 to get Green Card. Can work after receiving EAD.
Download official forms
Official forms are hosted by VFS Global — we don't host third-party forms ourselves, so you always get the latest version.
How to download from VFS:
- Click the form name below — opens the official VFS Global page for United States
- Select the visa category you're applying for (e.g. Tourist, Business, Student)
- Scroll down to the "Download Form" section at the bottom
- Click the PDF icon next to the form name → saves to your device
DS-160 — Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application
Mandatory online form for ALL US nonimmigrant visa applicants. Complete, submit, and print the confirmation page (with barcode) BEFORE booking your appointment.
US Embassy India — Official Visa Information
Official information on US visa services in India — covers all categories, updates, and notices.
USTravelDocs India — Appointment Scheduling & Fees
Where Indian applicants pay MRV fee, schedule VAC (biometrics) + Consulate (interview) appointments, and track passport return.
SEVIS Fee Payment (I-901) — for F/M/J visas
Required for student and exchange visa applicants BEFORE the visa interview. Keep the receipt.
USCIS — Petition-based Work Visa Information
For H-1B, L-1, O-1, etc — the employer files I-129 petition with USCIS first; approval notice (I-797) is required at visa interview.
VFS application centres
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Questions, answered straight
Entire journey (I-129F → K-1 → AOS → Green Card) typically 12–18 months. The K-1 itself takes 8-12 months from filing.
K-1 lets you enter US before marriage; CR-1 requires you to marry abroad first then apply. CR-1 often processes faster overall and gives Green Card on US arrival; K-1 lets you marry in US. Pick based on your circumstances.
Yes — file I-765 for EAD. But most K-1 holders wait for AOS since EAD often arrives near marriage date anyway.
US work visas (H-1B, L-1, O-1, etc.) are petition-based — the US employer files I-129 with USCIS, then the applicant applies for the visa stamp. This requires ongoing coordination with US employer's legal team / specialist US immigration attorneys. We specialise in short-stay visit, tourist, business, and student visa interview prep where Indian applicants apply directly.
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This page is for information only
SureshotVisa does not process this visa category. For other United States visa types we can help with — Tourist, Visitor, Business, Student, or Family Reunification — see the related visa types below.
Other United States Visa Types
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View guideSource & Disclaimer
Data on this page is sourced from the official VFS Global United States website and Embassy of United States. Last verified 2026-04-19. Always verify with the official embassy before applying — fees and requirements change without notice.