In order to bring your fiancé to the United States, you must follow strict U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) guidelines. Only U.S. citizens can petition for their fiancé. In order to file a fiancé petition, you must prove that you have met your fiancé in person, or demonstrate a valid reason why you are unable to arrange a meeting. A valid reason usually involves a disability or religious or cultural custom, not financial reasons. Additionally, once the K-1 fiancé visa is issued and your fiancé is admitted to the United States, you MUST marry your fiancé within 90 days, or your fiancé will be required to leave the country and have no chance to adjust or change his or her status.

In order to bring your fiancé to the United States, it is a two step process. The first step is filing the I-129F petition at the Service Center which has jurisdiction over the petitioning U.S. citizen. For example if you are living in Cincinnati, Ohio, the Nebraska Service Center has jurisdiction. Check the USCIS web site if you have questions where to file your application. Step II will be filed in the U.S. Consul in the foreign national's home country.