{"id":10109,"date":"2025-07-26T09:23:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T14:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krilaw.com\/?p=10109"},"modified":"2026-03-31T15:39:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T20:39:23","slug":"how-long-does-it-take-to-get-a-k-1-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krilaw.com\/es\/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-a-k-1-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does It Take to Get a K-1 Visa?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The K-1 Visa, commonly known as the fianc\u00e9 visa<\/a>, is designed to allow the fianc\u00e9(e) of a U.S. citizen to enter the United States for the purpose of marriage. Once the couple marries within the required 90-day period, the foreign partner can apply for adjustment of status to become a permanent resident. While the process is undoubtedly exciting, it\u2019s also important to understand the steps involved and how long each stage takes. At <\/span>Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC<\/span>, we have years of experience helping couples through the K-1 Visa process.<\/span><\/p>\n

Typical Timeline for a K-1 Visa<\/h2>\n

While processing times can vary based on workload, location, and accuracy of the application, the <\/span>K-1 Visa<\/span> process generally takes about <\/span>8 to 11 months<\/b> from start to finish. Below is a breakdown of the main steps involved in securing a K-1 Visa:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Filing Form I-129F (Petition for Alien Fianc\u00e9(e))<\/h3>\n