After Your K-1 is Approved
FILE FORM DS-160
Each applicant must submit a Form DS-160 detailing personal information and the reason for the visit. When you sign the DS-160 electronically, you are certifying that all the information contained in it is true and correct. Be sure to double-check that all answers are accurate and that each question is answered completely. Please write down or print your Application ID when you start filling out the form. You will need it to retrieve your application.
PAY THE K-1 VISA FEE
Along with the basic I-129F filing fee, K-1 visa applicants must also pay the DS-160 filing fee of $265.
SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW WITH THE US EMBASSY OR CONSULATE
Individuals applying for a K-1 from outside the United States must complete an interview at the US Embassy or Consulate with a consular official. Interviews can have long wait times, so schedule your appointment as soon as possible. You can view current non-immigrant interview wait times on the Department of State website.
SCHEDULE A MEDIAL EXAMINATION WITH AN AUTHORIZED PHYSICIAN
You will need to complete your medical examination prior to your visa interview. The medical examination includes a review of the applicant’s medical history, physical examination, chest x-ray, and blood tests. The authorized physician will either give the applicant the medical examination results to hand-carry to the visa interview or will sent the results directly to the US Embassy or Consulate. Medical examination procedures vary between Embassies and Consulates, and each location provides contact information for authorized physicians. Select your interview location from the List of US Embassies and Consulates and navigate to the Medical Examination step for information on how to schedule a medical exam with an authorized physician.
GATHER NECESSARY K-1 VISA DOCUMENTS
You will need to bring the following documents to your K-1 visa interview.
DS-160 confirmation page
Copy of Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiance
A passport valid for at least 6 months after the period you intent to stay in the US
Two photographs of yourself that accords with DOS guidelines
I-797 USCIS approval notice
Medical examination in a sealed envelope
Police certificate from your present country of residence and all countries where you have lived for six months or more since age 16. Select your interview location from the Reciprocity and Civil Documents page for information on how to obtain a police certificate.
Original full-form birth certificate
Original Form I-134, Affidavit of Support completed and signed by the US citizen petitioner and all supporting financial documents
Divorce or death certificate of any previous spouse
Evidence of valid relationship with the petitioner
It is important to thoroughly review all information on the specific Embassy or Consulate Visa Section website for local procedures and instructions, such as how to make an interview appointment.
ATTEND THE K-1 VISA INTERVIEW
During your visa appointment, you will be fingerprinted, photographed, and interviewed about your visa application and your prospective stay in the United States. Click here for a list of commonly asked questions.