Document Checklist

Fiancé Visa (K-1) Document Checklist

Complete list of documents needed to file Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) with USCIS.

Petitioner Documents

Completed Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)
Use the most current version from uscis.gov
Proof of U.S. citizenship (birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or valid U.S. passport)
Only U.S. citizens can petition for a fiancé visa — LPRs are not eligible
Copy of valid passport (biographical page)

Petitioner Documents (continued)

Two passport-style photographs (2x2 inches)
Divorce decrees, annulment orders, or death certificates for all prior marriages
Both petitioner and beneficiary must prove all prior marriages were terminated

Beneficiary Documents

Valid passport with at least 6 months validity beyond intended entry date
Certified birth certificate with English translation
Get certified copies, not photocopies
Police clearance certificate from each country of residence after age 16
Must be recent (within 1 year) — check specific country requirements
Medical examination results (completed at U.S. embassy-approved physician)
Do not open the sealed envelope — bring it to the consular interview

Relationship Evidence

Proof of meeting in person within the last 2 years
Flight itineraries, passport stamps, hotel receipts, and boarding passes
Photographs of the couple together (with dates and locations noted)
Communication evidence (call logs, text messages, video call screenshots, emails)
Travel receipts (flights, hotels, gifts sent internationally)
Money transfer receipts (if applicable)

Intent to Marry

Signed statement of intent to marry within 90 days of entry to the U.S.
Wedding venue reservation, wedding planner contract, or other wedding plans documentation
Strengthens your case but is not strictly required at the I-129F stage
Engagement ring receipt or engagement announcement

USCIS Filing Fee: $535

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