K-1 Fiancé Visa

You may have heard that COVID-19 led to delayed K-1 visa processing in many countries. The good news is that U.S. embassies and consulates have now been authorized to prioritize K-1 visas again. Learn the current status of K-1 visa processing by country in our blog post. Please check this page regularly for updates. We’ll continue to update the blog post as we receive new information from immigration agencies.

It is also important to note that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is still accepting and processing Form I-129F (Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)). Even if you’re concerned about possible delays during the second, embassy stage of the K-1 visa process, applicants are encouraged to apply now, in order to jump-start the process.

One of the government requirements to apply for the K-1 Fiancé Visa is that the couple has met in person at least once in the last two years at the time of filing. Even if you haven’t met in person yet, there are still several steps you can take to get a headstart on the process:

1. Read up on the requirements: Before applying, you should read up on the K-1 Fiancé Visa process to better understand what is expected of you. A thorough understanding of the government requirements can help avoid delays or common pitfalls when filing. More information on the process can be found here.
2. Collect proof of relationship: An important aspect of the K-1 visa application is proving to the U.S. government that the relationship is “bona fide”, or legitimate, and that the couple intends to marry. Applicants are encouraged to take lots of pictures together, keep receipts and proof of communication, and try to paint a holistic picture of their relationship. If you choose to work with Boundless on your K-1 visa application, our highly-trained team will provide you with more helpful examples of relationship evidence when it’s time to file.
3. Make future travel arrangements: As travel and quarantine restrictions begin to ease, individuals can start making travel arrangements to meet their loved ones. Be sure to check our detailed blog post with the most up-to-date information we have on COVID-19 and country re-openings.

If you and your fiancé(e) are not married yet, and one of you is living outside of the U.S., you may be wondering what the best immigration path is. For couples in this situation, there are generally two visa options to choose from: K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa or CR-1 Spousal Visa. There are pros and cons to each path, with differences in government processing times, overall cost, and more. Check out our comparison chart below to help determine which visa may be right for you.

Still not sure which visa is right for you, or feeling overwhelmed by the immigration process? Luckily, Boundless can help with either visa type! Reach out to our customer support team to discuss your options in more detail.

If you choose to work with Boundless when applying for your K-1 visa, we can provide seamless help on the next stage of your immigration journey — getting a green card. You can have your green card application prepared and ready to file as soon as you’re married. Boundless safely and securely stores your K-1 petition information and supporting documents so that you don’t have to start from scratch when it comes time to prepare the green card application. Just let us know once you’re married, and let us take care of the rest!Our quick turnaround time for preparing the green card application can also help the K-1 visa holder take important steps towards independence in the United States. We understand that our K-1 customers want to be able to work in the U.S. and travel abroad to visit loved ones as soon as possible — two steps which require specific authorization from the government. Boundless can help you file your application quickly and get you one step closer to obtaining work and travel authorization.

With Boundless, you also gain peace of mind knowing that we will be your immigration partner from start to finish. Our team stays with you until your green card is in hand — helping you respond to any government requests, providing you with helpful information about the green card interview, and more. The green card process is generally more complex than the K1 visa process, with higher financial risks and longer timelines. Due to this, applying for a green card can be a difficult process to navigate alone, but we’re here to help every step of the way.

Overall, filing for a K-1 visa can be an expensive and time-consuming process if the application hits any roadblocks. The process generally requires extensive research and a high attention to detail when completing the government forms and gathering supporting documents. Any minor mistakes on the application can potentially set the applicant back months, if not years, and end up costing thousands more than anticipated in government and legal fees.

Based on USCIS data in recent years, individuals who choose to complete the application on their own are 50 times more likely to receive a rejection than those who choose to work with an immigration company (like Boundless) or an attorney. Generally speaking, to protect one’s time and money, an applicant would want to file successfully the first time, and not take any chances on such an important process. Most people look to specific companies for help with governmental/administrative processes like filing their taxes, organizing their finances, etc. — immigration is no different.

Boundless is your immigration partner from start to finish and we can help you avoid potential rejections, delays and financial pitfalls. Our team helps you prepare your application and completes several rounds of anti-rejection reviews (including review by an independent immigration attorney) so that you can file with confidence the first time around.

Our K-1 visa service is $1149 and covers your complete application package — including legal and customer support. You can also pay our fee in monthly installments as low as $215 per month with our payment plan provider, Splitit. If you choose a payment plan, your base rate will be $1290 total. In addition to the Boundless fee, there are fees paid directly to the U.S. government when you file. Boundless lets you simplify the payment process and pay your Boundless fees and government fees at the same time. We’ll help you calculate your exact government fees and when it comes time to file, we’ll write the check to the government for you.

Returning Boundless customers even get a 12% loyalty discount on the next step in the immigration process, the marriage green card application.

If your application is denied by the U.S. government, we will refund 100% of our service fees, minus independent attorney fees. (Certain exceptions apply.) Learn more about our money-back guarantee.

Boundless’ affordable payment plan options let you get started on your application now and pay as you go. You can also opt to simplify the entire payment process and pay the government fees on your payment plan*. Boundless will write the check for you when it comes time to file with the government, eliminating any risk of payment mistakes which can cause delays. Create your account to explore all of your payment options and calculate your exact government fees at checkout.

*Please note that if you choose to pay your Boundless fee using a payment plan, your base cost will be $1290. $1149 is the cost for paying the Boundless fee upfront. In addition, if you choose to pay your USCIS fees over time using Splitit’s payment plan, a service fee will be included in your total cost. The service fee included in your total cost is to account for our team writing the check to USCIS on your behalf. To see the exact service fee for your specific application and your total costs, please explore the checkout page or reach out to our team at help@boundless.com.

Your success is our top priority. Boundless covers all interest charged by Splitit so you don’t have to worry about extra costs.

You will not be charged any interest on any of your installments — including any amount held — for the entire duration of your payment plan.

*Please note that if you choose to pay your Boundless fee using a payment plan, your base cost will be $1290. $1149 is the cost for paying the Boundless fee upfront. In addition, if you choose to pay your USCIS fees over time using Splitit’s payment plan, a service fee will be included in your total cost. The service fee included in your total cost is to account for our team writing the check to USCIS on your behalf. To see the exact service fee for your specific application and your total costs, please explore the checkout page or reach out to our team at help@boundless.com.

Bundling Boundless’ service cost and your government fees saves you time and effort later on in the process. Boundless helps you calculate your exact government filing fees and lets you pay them over time with monthly payment plan options. When it comes time to file, our team will write the check to the government for you so you can apply stress-free. Bundling the costs eliminates the risk of fee payment mistakes that can cause significant delays or application rejections.

Yes! Similar to the K-1 visa process, the K-2 visa allows children of a K-1 visa application to enter the United States and later apply for a green card through the “Adjustment of Status” process.

To be eligible for the K-2 visa, the applicant must be the child of a K-1 visa holder, under the age of 21, and unmarried. They may travel with their parent, the K-1 visa holder, or later, but they cannot travel to the U.S. before their parent.

Boundless can help you include any unmarried children under the age of 21 on your K-1 visa application for no extra cost.

In order to maintain such a high success rate for our customers, we review your application 4 separate times for errors or mistakes to ensure it’s ready to file:

1. We review your forms with you to make sure they’re complete and accurate.
2. We help you upload all of your supporting documents and then review each of them to make sure they meet U.S. government requirements and standards.
3. We run a thorough quality assurance check to cross-reference your forms to your supporting documents, ensuring everything matches up.
4. Lastly, we pass your application to an independent attorney in our network who reviews your entire application package one last time to check for any potential legal issues and make sure we didn’t miss anything.

Once your application is ready to file, we print and assemble it in exactly the way that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) prefers and ship everything to you.

With Boundless, you get an experienced independent immigration attorney who will review your entire application for your best chance of success — all at an affordable price up front, with no surprise fees.

We can deliver this extraordinary value for a fraction of what it would cost to engage an attorney on your own. Our technology streamlines the application process, allowing the independent attorneys in our network to focus exclusively on what they are trained to do: provide outstanding legal services.

We have established a network of top-rated independent immigration attorneys who respond quickly, treat each client with empathy, and have successfully served many other clients in your position. Learn more about the attorneys in our network.

After a comprehensive quality review by a Boundless application guide, an independent immigration attorney conducts a thorough legal review, providing written feedback on your application.

If the attorney finds anything they have questions about, they’ll reach out to you for more information. You’ll work with them to update any last pieces of your application before we print and ship it to you. Ultimately, your attorney is there to identify and address anything in your application that may slow it down, so that you can file quickly and with confidence.

If you have specific legal questions and would like to consult with an immigration attorney before proceeding with Boundless, you may be interested in our Ask My Attorney (AMA) service. AMA is a subscription service where subscribers pay $49 to get 30-minute consultations with Boundless-affiliated independent immigration attorneys. Learn more about Ask My Attorney.

To check your eligibility and start applying for a K1 visa, or to continue making progress, follow this link. Simply answer the questions in our online questionnaire at your own pace. We’ll take it from there!