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Official Links, Checklists, and Embassy Resources
This page collects the most-used official links for fiancé visa (K-1) cases, along with practical checklists you can
copy/paste. Government procedures and local embassy instructions can change, so always verify current requirements.
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Page Navigation
- USCIS Links
- U.S. Department of State / Consular Processing Links
- Printable Checklists
- U.S. Embassies and Consulates by Country (Alphabetical)
USCIS Links
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Fiancé(e) visa overview (USCIS):
Visas for Fiancé(e)s of U.S. Citizens -
Form I-129F page:
I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) -
Form I-129F (PDF):
Download I-129F -
Form I-129F Instructions (PDF):
Download I-129F Instructions -
USCIS K-1 process guide (PDF):
K-1 Process Guide -
After entry and marriage (green card eligibility info):
Green Card for Fiancé(e) of U.S. Citizen -
Filing fees (verify current fees before paying):
USCIS Filing Fees -
Track your case:
USCIS Case Status Online -
Check processing times:
USCIS Processing Times -
USCIS online account:
myUSCIS Account Login -
Change of address:
How to Change Your Address
(tool page: AR-11)
U.S. Department of State / Consular Processing Links
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K-1 fiancé(e) visa overview (Department of State):
Nonimmigrant Visa for a Fiancé(e) (K-1) -
DS-160 (used for K visas):
DS-160: Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application -
Visa fees (K category listed here):
Fees for Visa Services -
Global visa wait times:
Global Visa Wait Times
(also: Visa Appointment Wait Times) -
CEAC status (check visa case status):
Visa Status Check (CEAC)
(CEAC home: CEAC) -
National Visa Center (NVC) overview:
National Visa Center
(contact info: NVC Contact Information) -
K-1/K-3 post-specific guidance list:
List of Posts (K1/K3 Visas) -
List of immigrant visa processing posts (for post-specific instructions):
List of U.S. Embassies and Consulates that Process Immigrant Visas -
Civil documents and reciprocity schedules (country-by-country):
Visa Reciprocity and Civil Documents by Country -
U.S. Embassy/Consulate directory (official embassy websites):
USEmbassy.gov -
Rights and protections information (IMBRA pamphlet and resources):
Rights and Protections for Foreign-Citizen Fiancé(e)s
Note: Some countries may have limited visa operations or a designated processing post. Always confirm the correct
interview location and post-specific instructions using the links above.
Printable Checklists
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These checklists are general planning tools. Your exact requirements depend on your situation and the post handling
the case. Confirm current instructions with USCIS and your U.S. Embassy/Consulate.
Checklist A: Before You Start
- Review official K-1 overview and requirements (USCIS + Department of State links above)
- Confirm you have a realistic timeline and can gather documents promptly
- Identify prior marriages, name changes, and any special circumstances early
- Start a case folder system (digital and/or paper) for everything you submit and receive
- Decide whether translations will be needed and for which documents
Checklist B: I-129F Packet Organization (Common Items)
- Completed petition form (I-129F) using the current edition
- Filing fee prepared using the current USCIS fee guidance
- Proof of U.S. citizenship for the petitioner (copy)
- Passport-style photos (as required by instructions)
- Statements of intent to marry (as applicable to your case/instructions)
- Evidence of meeting in person (or documentation supporting an exception request, if applicable)
- Evidence supporting the relationship (organized, labeled, and readable)
- Copies of documents ending prior marriages (if applicable)
- Clean scans/copies (complete pages, readable seals/stamps, consistent names/dates)
- Complete copy retained for your records (everything filed)
Checklist C: Relationship Evidence (Examples)
- Photos together (with dates/locations if possible)
- Travel itineraries, boarding passes, entry stamps, hotel receipts (if applicable)
- Communication samples (organized and limited; show continuity over time)
- Receipts or records of shared activities (events, plans, engagement documentation)
- Short relationship timeline summary (dates, trips, milestones)
Checklist D: Translation Checklist (USCIS and Consular)
- Identify documents not in the required language for your submission/interview
- Use full translations (not summaries)
- Include translator certification (complete and accurate; translator competent)
- Keep original + translation together in your file
- Verify whether the embassy/consulate has any special formatting or upload rules
Checklist E: Consular Interview Readiness (General)
- Complete DS-160 as instructed by the embassy/consulate
- Follow the post-specific checklist for civil documents and scheduling steps
- Schedule the medical exam only with authorized physicians listed by the post
- Organize originals and copies (as required) into a labeled binder/folder system
- Prepare updated relationship evidence (new photos, recent travel, ongoing communication)
- Know where and how passport/visa delivery works (post-specific rules)
Checklist F: After Entry (General Planning)
- Plan for marriage within the required timeframe after entry
- Keep multiple certified copies of the marriage certificate
- Maintain your complete case file (USCIS notices, receipts, copies of filings)
- Prepare for post-marriage filings and recordkeeping (as applicable)
U.S. Embassies and Consulates by Country (Alphabetical)
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Below are official U.S. Embassy/Consulate websites for common countries of residence for fiancé visa applicants, plus
additional countries with significant immigration to the United States. For any country not listed here, use
USEmbassy.gov.
If your country is not listed above, use:
USEmbassy.gov
and the Department of State post lists:
K1/K3 Posts.
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