Case Approvals

General Process

Petition: Petitioner must be a U.S. Citizen

1. Filing the I-129F Petition –  Filing for I-129F (Petition for Alien Fiancé). Please Note: Form I-129F cannot be filed at a U.S. Embassy, Consulate, or USCIS office abroad.

2. Apply for Visa –  NVC will mail you a letter once fiancé case is sent to U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Fiancé should being preparing for visa interview and supporting documents to bring to the interview.

3. Required Documentation + Medical Vaccination Requirements –

• Completed Form DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application. You (and any eligible children applying for K-2 visas) must: (1) complete Form DS-160 and (2) print the DS-160 confirmation page to bring to your interview. 

• A passport valid for travel to the United States and with a validity date at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the U.S. (unless country-specific agreements provide exemptions).

• Birth certificate.

• Divorce or death certificate(s) of any previous spouse(s) for both you and the U.S. citizen sponsor

• Police certificates from your present country of residence and all countries where you have lived for six months or more since age 16 (Police certificates are also required for accompanying children age 16 or older)

• Medical examination (vaccinations are optional, see below)

• Evidence of financial support (Form I-134, Affidavit of Support, may be requested)

• Two (2) 2x2 photographs. See the required photo format explained in Photograph Requirements

• Evidence of relationship with your U.S. citizen fiancé(e)

• Payment of fees, as explained below