Where are K1 visas processed?

After USCIS approves the petition, it is sent to the National Visa Center (NVC). The NVC will give you a case number and send your petition to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where your fiancé(e) lives.

How long does it take for K-1 visa to be approved?

approximately 6 to 9 months
K-1 Visa Processing Time Summary After filing Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé, it may take approximately 6 to 9 months to obtain a K-1 visa. It may be shorter for some and longer for others.

How long does it take to get a US visa from Vietnam?

The average processing time is two business days. If approved for a visa, applicants usually receive their visas within 1-3 business days if located in metropolitan areas and 3-5 business days if located in provinces.

How long do you have to stay married on a K-1 visa?

What Is a K-1 Visa? A K-1 visa — also called a fiancé visa — allows the engaged partner of a U.S. citizen to enter the United States, as long as the couple gets married no more than 90 days later. The newly married spouse can then apply for permanent residence (a “green card”) based on marriage.

Do Vietnamese need visa to enter US?

Vietnam does not participate in the Visa Waiver Program. To visit the United States you will need to apply for a visa.

When do you get a K-1 visa from Vietnam?

After your fiancé(e) is issued a K-1 visa and enters the U.S. through a U.S immigration port of entry, you and your fiancé(e) must get married within 90 days of your fiancé(e)’s entry into the United States.

How does a K-1 visa for a foreign citizen work?

The K-1 visa permits the foreign-citizen fiancé(e) to travel to the United States and marry his or her U.S. citizen sponsor within 90 days of arrival. The foreign-citizen will then apply for adjustment of status to a permanent resident (LPR) with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

When was the K1 Fiance Visa created?

The “K” visa category for fiances of U.S. citizens and their accompanying minor children (K2 visa) was created to speed up the immigration process of bringing a fiance to the United States for marriage. The K1 visa was established by Public Law 91-225 in 1970.

How to apply for a fiance visa in Vietnam?

In Vietnam, fiancé(e) visa applicants can only apply for a K-1 visa at the U.S. Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City. Once the U.S. Consulate receives the approved petition from the NVC, the Immigrant Visa Unit will send the Instruction Package Letter (PKT3 – K) with specific instructions on preparing for the processing of your K-1 application.