K-1 Visa

For U.S. Petitioner (to be filed with USCIS)

• Your certificate of naturalization, certificate of citizenship, or U.S. birth certificate;
• Your Passport (if available);
• If you were previously married, provide documents to prove that all previous marriages were legally terminated (divorce decrees or certificate of divorce). A  death certificate is necessary if previous spouses have passed away;
• If your name shown in the aforementioned documents has changed, you will need to provide legal documents to show how the name change occurred (i.e., a marriage certificate, adoption decree, court order, etc.);
• Your past three years' tax returns or past three years' tax return of other sponsors, if any;
• Two recently taken, identical color photos (2"X2") of yourself and two recently taken identical color photos (2"X2") of your fiancé/fiancée;
• Evidence that you have met your alien fiancé/fiancée (letters, photos, phone records etc.); and
• You must submit a copy of your criminal record if you had been convicted for a crime or crimes.

For Alien Fiancé/Fiancée (to be completed at embassy or consulate abroad)

• Your certificate of citizenship or birth certificate;
• Passport; which must be valid for 6 months from the date of your intended date arrival to the United States;
• If you were previously  married, you will need to provide documents to prove that all previous marriages were legally terminated (divorce decrees or certificate of divorce).;  A death certificate is necessary if previous spouses have passed away;
• If your name shown on the aforementioned documents has changed, you will need to provide legal documents to show how the name change occurred (i.e., a marriage certificate, adoption decree, court order, etc.);
• Medical examination (form I-693)—the consulate will tell you where to complete exam.
• Police Certificates (from places lived since 16 years of age);
• Evidence that you have met your fiancé/fiancée (letters, photos, phone records etc.);
• Two recently taken, identical color photos (2"X2") of yourself; and
• Evidence of financial support

K-2 Visa

• Valid passport;
• Form DS-156, 2 duplicate copies;
• 2 recently taken color photographs of yourself ;
• An official copy of your birth certificate;
• I-134, Affidavit of Support; and
• Medical examination.

(Updated 10/12/2012 by AD)

For more information on how to obtain a K-visa, please click on the following links:

• K-Visas
• What is a K-1/K-2 Visa?
• General qualifications and requirements for a K-1 or K-2 Visa
• Definition of a K-1 Fiancé/Fiancée as Defined by USCIS
• Application process for a K-1/K-2 Visa
• Requirements/Documents for a K-1/K-2 Visa
• Limitations or restrictions of a K-1/K-2 Visa
• Special K-1/K-2 Visa Scenarios
• What happens after you come to the United States?
• K-1/K-2 Success Story
• Practical Tips for Obtaining a K-1/K-2 Visa
• What types of services related to K visa does Z&A provide?
• Attorney and Filing Fees
• Taking a look at how everything happens: a K-1/K-2 Visa flow chart.
• U.S. Consulates that process K-1/K-2 Visa petitions.
• K-1/K-2 Fiancé Visa Frequently Asked Questions on K-1/K-2 Visa.
• Memorandum: K-2 & K-4 Aliens’ Ability to Adjust Status