Can I Marry My Fiancé While Waiting for a K-1 Visa?

Yes, you can marry your fiancé while waiting for a K-1 visa — but doing so will cancel your K-1 visa petition.

Here’s how it works:

• The K-1 visa is only valid for unmarried couples who intend to marry after the foreign fiancé(e) enters the U.S.

• If you marry before the K-1 visa is issued and used, your fiancé no longer qualifies as a fiancé under immigration law.

What You Must Do Instead:

If you get married while waiting for the K-1 visa:

• You must withdraw the K-1 petition.

• You’ll need to file a Form I-130 for a CR-1 or IR-1 spousal visa, which typically takes longer than a K-1 but allows your spouse to enter the U.S. as a permanent resident.

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