K-1 Fiancé Visa: From Filing to Wedding in the US
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K-1 process for Ukrainian couples: 2026 timelines, costs, documents, Warsaw interview. Real timeline.
What is K-1
The K-1 (Fiancé Visa) allows a US citizen to bring their fiancé to the US to marry within 90 days.
Requirements
- Petitioner must be a US citizen (not permanent resident)
- Both must be free to marry
- Must have met in person within the last 2 years
- Intent to marry within 90 days
Current Timeline (2026)
| Stage | Duration |
|---|---|
| I-129F processing (USCIS) | 7–9 months |
| NVC forwarding | 2–4 weeks |
| Embassy interview (Warsaw) | 2–3 months |
| Visa issuance | 1–2 weeks |
| Total | 10–13 months |
*Updated: February 2026*
What to do next
- Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) — Order
- Petition for Alien Relative - Spouse — Order
- Petition for Alien Relative - Parent or Child — Order
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