Fiance K-1 Visa Process Flowchart 2021
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Here’s the 10-simple-step flowchart of the fiance K-1 Visa.
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Sometimes the simplest things are the hardest to figure out.
There was one time, I found myself asking, “aren’t I supposed to be getting a letter in the mail right now?”
Funny enough, this came at a time when I was so knee deep in research of the fiance visa process that I could’ve wrote a book on it.
Clearly things can get confusing to keep track of. But instead of guessing the next steps, follow something that makes it simple.
Below you’ll find my K-1 visa flowchart. It’s got simple steps laid out visually on a sheet. You can download it instantly.
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Step by step K-1 Visa Procedures Flowchart
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Download this flowchart to your computer
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- Steps 1-3
- Prepare and send your I-129F to the USCIS. They review it and send you an approval notice if all goes well with the petition adjudication.
. - Step 4
- Is where the NVC processes your case. Once they review your paperwork, they assign a case before forwarding it to the US consulate overseas.
. - Step 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- Are the most-critical steps where you prepare for and undergo the K visa interview. You’ll gather up documents, undergo the medical exam, Police clearance, and everything else for the interview.
. - Steps 10, 11
- Are where you are approved and enter the US. Below this flowchart, there’s a helpful timeline. This helps you compare yourself with other people’s timeline.
. - So, I suggest you quickly print this out and save it as it’s a good diagram to keep handy.
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The next step
Now, if you have a good grasp of the overall process, take a look at a more detailed step-by-step guide, K-1 Visa process guide. There is also a useful checklist to help you keep track of your K-1 Visa petition process.
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Thanks for all of your informative e-mails.
Miraculously we were able to schedule our Visa Interview. We are preparing all required documentation. Fir AOS I-134, do we need to file it with USCIS first or do we complete it and take it to the interview.
Thanks,
Essy
I have submitted the I-192F forms. They cashed my check but so far did not get any answer or information on where my application is. How do I find out?
Faraydon
Hi Prem,
On section 5 of the flowchart it says the US Embassy mail K1 packets to fiancee but she lives in Syria and there are no communication lines with Syria how she will gets the packet.
Thanks,
Ozzie
Hi Prem,
Are the estimated time frames on this chart current? Because I’m looking at Visa Journey processing time data and it’s saying that NVC is processing cases received 158 days ago and the Montreal consulate is processing applications received 169 days ago. I hope this is not the case.
Hi Prem! Thanks to your information I was able to fill out the petition for my fiance, thank you for that!
My petition was approved on December 9, and I received approval notice from USCIS one week later. A few days ago I contacted NVC about my case and they told me that my case isn’t in their system. So I decided to check my case status on USCIS, just in case. I was surprised and frustrated because there was an update saying that the Department of State sent my petition to USCIS on January 26, for review.
Could u explain to me what this means?
Because I’m so worried now..
Hi – Is Step 5 mandatory in the K1 visa process? We got the BMBxxx number from NVC and then went ahead and filed DS-160. We are now preparing the documents before we schedule an interview. We were told that the embassy will not mail us anything and that we have to schedule ouselves.
Thank you very much!
Hi Prem,
the approval notice had 2 more months for validation, What would happen if it gets expired?
Thank you
Yea,.. I’m going on 10 weeks since my NOA-2. No letter, no nothing. I Asked the NVC twice, but they just send back a canned reply that does not speak to my question. Calling isn’t working. Just have to endure.
Hi Prem
Hope you’re staying safe. It’s been almost 4 months since my petition was approved by USCIS and I haven’t received a letter from NVC. Recently I called NVC and the conversation was quick and not informational but I did get my case number from them but no instructions. When I check the status it says at NVC but is there something that I should be doing?
Hi Prem,
Thanks for all of your awesome resources! I have kind of a silly question. My fiance lives in Egypt and I was wondering if the US Embassy mail a packet to my fiance’s address using their native address that I tried to provide in Arabic on the I-129F, or the English version? I’m nervous that my written Arabic isn’t good or there may be a mistake and that the packet might not make it to the right place. What do you suggest if this happens? Thank you!
Hi Prem,
My fiancee is from Uganda, but has been employed in UAE on a work VISA for 4 years. I also visited her there last year. Will this be an issue?
Thank you
Craig
Hi Prem,
Hope youre doing good. I just want to ask, Im a bit confused about the process. I read some previous blogs saying that after you recived the NOA and the NVC letter you have to wait for the embassy to contact you for your visa interview schedule. I follow vlog and it helps me alot. I just want to clarify. Im in the process where im already done paying the visa issuance and paying my medical fees. Now I didnt received any message yet from the embassy for my visa interview. Did they really call me? Or am i the one to contact them for my visa interview.
Thanks in advance.
Hi Prem,
I just want to ask, since my Fiancè Petition was approved, it could be possible that me and my son can come to the US at the same time.? My fiancè included him in the I-129F. How long does it take ,that my son can follow in US for a K2 Visa? Thank you
Hi sir
I apply for my finance got approval from uscis in May,
In jun got NVC letter said case is been forwarded to embassy or consulate will take several week go online and learn K1 visa got ISL case number since than no communication, I called NVC to ask them what I’m waiting for next but no hope there say wait for nvc to contact me …
I ready online I should fill up DS 160 to start my finance process please guide me what direction I have to go please
Is it possible to change the country / consulate for 1 interview after we have submitted the application?
Hi Prem,
You did a great job by putting all the information based on your experience. I hope your doing good. I am a bit stressed out about few questions which every you tube video says different things. how many forms are required in the process of after me and my partner get engaged. Since he is a US citizen and his income requirements are not matching with 125 FPL guidelines. So, we have decided to use joint sponsor, Its his mom and they both live in the same household and i wont be living in the same house after i arrive at USA. why do we have to file I-134 and not I-186 form ? please help me out
Hey Prem,
Hope you are doing well. I wanted to ask, the packet my petitioner mails to USCIS and if approved, do the USCIS send the same packet to the US embassy in fiances country? US embassy in fiance country will have that packet in advance if i go for the interview?
I have completed most of the paperwork. However i need help in reviewing the paperwork for form and correctness.
Thank you,
Edward B