Form I-129FLast checked against USCIS sources: November 6, 2026
Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)
Quick answer
Form I-129F lets a U.S. citizen petition for a fiancé or fiancée who lives abroad. After approval, the fiancé applies for a K-1 visa at a U.S. consulate, enters the U.S., and the couple must marry within 90 days.
- Who files
- A U.S. citizen
- For whom
- A fiancé or fiancée outside the U.S.
- How to file
- By mail to the USCIS address listed for Form I-129F.
- What happens next
- After approval, the case goes to the National Visa Center and a consulate for the K-1 interview.
Checklist: what to gather
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Common mistakes that cause delays
- No evidence of meeting in person within the last 2 years.
- Marrying abroad first. A married couple uses Form I-130 instead.
Questions people ask
What if we are already married?
Then a fiancé petition is not the right form. A spouse petition (Form I-130) applies.
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Sources: the USCIS Form I-129F page and the USCIS fee schedule (Form G-1055). Checked November 6, 2026. General information, not legal advice. Every case is different.