If a U.S. citizen wants to marry someone who lives outside the U.S., but wants to be married inside the U.S., a fiancé(e) visa (K Visa, Form I-129F) is a valid option. The fiancé(e) visa allows the U.S. citizen to petition for their fiancé(e), allowing the fiancé(e) to enter the U.S. Once the fiancé(e) enters, the petitioner and fiancé(e) have 90 days to marry. If you are already married, you can file a Fiancé(e) Visa at the same time as Form I-130 (click here to see prior blog post), which may allow your spouse to come to the U.S. sooner.

To petition for a foreign fiancé(e) the U.S. citizen sends Form I-129F, along with necessary proofs, to USCIS.