A fiancé(e) visa—or K-1 nonimmigrant visa—allows a U.S. citizen to bring their foreign citizen fiancé to the United States so they can marry. It's a temporary visa, requiring the couple to get married within 90 days of the fiancé entering the United States. 

The U.S. citizen is the sponsor of their potential spouse and is the one who files the petition. To apply for a K-1 visa as the sponsor:

• You must be a U.S. citizen, i.e., not a permanent resident or green card holder
• You must intend to get married within 90 days of your fiancé arrival in the United States
• You and your fiancé must be free to marry, i.e., you both 
  • must be currently unmarriedcannot be underage, and cannot be related by blood
• You met in person at least once in the two years before filing your petition
• You must demonstrate that you can financially support your fiancé

Immigration authorities must also be satisfied that the marriage is bona fide (genuine). You need to provide supporting documents to show that you and your fiancé intend to set up a shared life together and that you're not marrying for visa purposes alone. Examples of supporting documents include but are not limited to:

• Correspondence 
• Proof of travel together
• Statements from family and friends 

A fiancé visa is a pathway to permanent residency. After your marriage, your spouse can apply for an adjustment of status to obtain a green card.   Contact me today to see if you and your fiancé qualify for immigration benefits.