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The Fiancé Visa (K-1) Process — Step by Step
This page explains the typical K-1 process in a clear, practical way and how our document-preparation service fits
into each stage. Every case is different, and government instructions can vary by country and U.S. Embassy/Consulate.
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Service Area: Throughout the United States (remote support)
California Immigration Consultant Bond: TCS28491
Mailing Address: 1706 Chester Ave., Suite 310D, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Language Support: Spanish, Hindi, Punjabi, Arabic, Russian, Mandarin, Korean, and more
At a Glance: The Typical Stages
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- Stage 1: Consultation and intake (your checklist and plan)
- Stage 2: USCIS petition package preparation (Form I-129F stage)
- Stage 3: Case moves to the National Visa Center (NVC) and then to the U.S. Embassy/Consulate
- Stage 4: Visa application, medical exam, and interview preparation
- Stage 5: Entry to the United States and marriage within the required timeframe
- Stage 6: Post-marriage organization and next-step paperwork preparation (optional support)
Stage 1: Consultation and Intake
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What you do
- Tell us your situation and timeline goals
- Share basic details and any prior marriages, name changes, or unique factors
- Provide the documents you already have (or tell us what you do not have yet)
What we do
- Create a structured checklist and document plan
- Explain what we need from you to prepare a complete, organized filing packet
- Set expectations for how remote document exchange and review will work
Next: Once intake is complete, we move into petition packet preparation.
Stage 2: USCIS Petition Packet Preparation (Form I-129F Stage)
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The K-1 process typically begins with the U.S. citizen sponsor filing the fiancé(e) petition with USCIS.
What you do
- Provide biographic details, relationship history, and supporting documents
- Provide relationship evidence (examples may include photos, travel records, and communication history)
- Review drafts for accuracy and sign where required
What we do
- Prepare your petition packet in a clean, consistent format
- Organize evidence into labeled sections (easy to review and reference)
- Quality-control check for missing items, incomplete fields, unreadable scans, or inconsistencies
- Provide a final “ready-to-file” packet for you to submit
Important note: We do not provide legal advice and we do not represent you before USCIS or any agency. You remain
responsible for reviewing, signing, and filing.
Stage 3: NVC and U.S. Embassy/Consulate Processing
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After approval, cases typically move from USCIS to the Department of State’s National Visa Center (NVC) and then to
the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where the fiancé(e) will apply for the K-1 visa.
What you do
- Track case updates and follow official instructions provided by the embassy/consulate
- Gather civil documents (as required by the embassy/consulate)
- Confirm whether any additional country-specific requirements apply
What we do
- Help you build an interview-ready document checklist based on typical requirements
- Organize your civil documents and relationship evidence into a consistent, labeled format
- Help you keep your file complete and easy to update as new instructions arrive
Stage 4: Interview Preparation, Translations, and Final Organization
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Many cases require careful preparation of civil documents, translations, and a clean interview binder. Government
guidance commonly requires certified translations for documents not in English (or not in the official language of
the country where the application is made), along with a translator certification statement.
What you do
- Obtain civil documents and records required for interview
- Schedule any required medical exam (as instructed by the embassy/consulate)
- Complete any required online visa application steps (as instructed by the embassy/consulate)
What we do
- Coordinate translation support (Spanish, Hindi, Punjabi, Arabic, Russian, Mandarin, Korean, and more)
- Organize translations with the correct supporting certification statements
- Assemble an interview-ready binder with clear section labels and easy navigation
- Help you create a “day-of-interview” checklist so nothing is missed
Need language support? Call 661-548-8837.
Stage 5: Entry to the United States and Marriage Requirement
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After a K-1 visa is issued and the fiancé(e) enters the United States, the couple must marry within the required
timeframe after entry (commonly 90 days). Keep your records and copies of key documents organized for the next stage.
What you do
- Maintain your complete case file (copies of everything submitted and received)
- Marry within the required timeframe after entry
- Keep copies of the marriage certificate and related records
What we do
- Provide a post-entry checklist so your file stays organized
- Help you prepare a clean document set for next-step paperwork (optional support)
Stage 6: After Marriage (Optional Ongoing Support)
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Many clients want help staying organized for post-marriage filings and recordkeeping. If you would like continued
document-preparation support, ask about options during your consultation.
What You Receive From Us
- A tailored, step-by-step checklist and document plan
- A clearly organized petition packet (ready for your review, signature, and filing)
- Evidence organization (labels, structure, and consistent formatting)
- Translation coordination and document organization (when needed)
- Ongoing administrative support to keep your file complete and interview-ready
Official Resources
For official, current information and instructions, start here:
We are not affiliated with USCIS, the Department of State, or any government agency.
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