The Comprehensive Guide to Philippine Fiancé Visas

Introduction

Are you a foreign national planning to marry your Filipino fiancé and bring them to the United States? If so, you may need to apply for a K-1 fiancé visa.

The K-1 visa is a nonimmigrant visa that allows the fiancé of a U.S. citizen to enter the United States to marry their partner and remain in the country for up to 90 days.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for a K-1 visa, you and your fiancé must meet the following requirements:

• You must be a U.S. citizen.
• Your fiancé must be a citizen of the Philippines.
• You must have met your fiancé in person within the past two years.
• You must be legally free to marry.
• You must intend to marry your fiancé within 90 days of their arrival in the United States.

Application Process

To apply for a K-1 visa, you will need to submit the following documents to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS):

• Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)
• Two passport-style photographs of your fiancé
• A copy of your fiancé's passport
• A copy of your birth certificate
• A copy of your marriage license or a statement from a religious official that you are legally married.

You can file the Form I-129F online or by mail.

Processing Time

The processing time for a K-1 visa varies depending on the workload of the USCIS.

However, you can expect the process to take several months.

After Approval

Once your K-1 visa is approved, your fiancé will be able to travel to the United States and marry you.

After you are married, your fiancé can apply for a green card to become a permanent resident of the United States.

Additional Information

For more information about the K-1 visa, please visit the USCIS website.

You can also contact an immigration attorney for assistance with the application process.