Requirements for a K1 Fiancee Visa Application
Requirements for a K1 Fiancee Visa application
K1 Visa in the Philippines involves a lot of paperwork to be processed at the US Embassy in Manila. The requirements involved in the process are the following:
A passport valid for travel to the United States and with a validity of at least six months beyond the
applicant’s intended period of stay in the United States (unless country-specific agreements provide exemptions).
Birth certificates from both parties (petitioner and applicant)
Divorce or death certificate of any previous spouse for both the applicant and the petitioner
Police certificate from all places lived since age 16
Medical examination & vaccinations
Form I-129F (Petition for Alien Fiance). If you have minor children who are eligible to accompany you, then you must enter their details on this form
Proof of U.S. citizenship, examples include U.S. passport, original U.S. birth certificate, Certificate of Citizenship or Certificate of Naturalization
Evidence of financial support (Form I-134, Affidavit of Support may be requested.)
Two Nonimmigrant Visa Applications, Form DS-156 (A Form DS-156, prepared in duplicate.)
One Nonimmigrant K1 Fiancee Visa Application, Form DS-156K
Approval to marry (written consent) if you or your fiancée are subject to any age restrictions
Two nonimmigrant visa photos
Proof of valid relationship between petitioner and applicant
Visa application fees
All US visa applicants are required to have the following vaccinations as deemed appropriate to their age and medical history: Mumps, Measles, Rubella, Polio, Tetanus and diptheria toxoids, Pertussis, Influenza type B, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Pneumococcal
Your Filipina fiancee must be able to present the following requirements prior to undergoing a medical examination for the K1 visa application in the Philippines.
Original and Photocopy of Proof of Payment for the Visa Interview.
Passport and photocopy of first and last page of your Passport.
NSO (National Statistics Office) issued copy of your birth certificate.
Copies of Termination of Prior Marriage (if either petitioner or applicant has been previously married).
NBI Clearance (recent copy).
Foreign Police Clearance (if fiancee has resided outside the Philippines after the age of 16. This shall include residence as an expatriate or overseas contract worker).
Evidence of Financial Support which shall include the I-134 (Affidavit of Support) which shall be filed up by the petitioner and duly sealed and notarized, the Income Tax Returns for 3 previous years as well as the 3 previous W-2’s of the petitioner.
Evidence of your ongoing relationship; which should include letters, 6-12 photos, phone bills, and emails. Do not bring just photos or just letters; you should give at least 6 copies of both pictures and letters.
Forms provided in the packet which are filled in with the required information.
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