K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa Lawyer in Las Vegas

Last updated: July 2026. Fees and processing times verified against current USCIS data.

Husna Alikhan, Esq., LL.M has practiced immigration law for more than two decades and has been an AILA member since 2004. Alikhan Law Office has helped couples from dozens of countries bring a fiancé(e) to the United States on a K-1 visa, with five-star reviews and most new clients arriving by referral. Consultations are available by Zoom or in person, in English, Urdu, or Punjabi, and we represent clients in all 50 states.

What the K-1 Visa Does

The K-1 visa lets the fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen enter the United States for one purpose: to marry that citizen within 90 days of arrival. After the wedding, we file an adjustment of status application so your new spouse can receive a green card without leaving the country. Unmarried children under 21 can accompany the K-1 holder on K-2 visas.

How the Process Works

The case moves through three government agencies, and a mistake at any stage restarts the clock. First, the U.S. citizen files Form I-129F with USCIS. The filing fee is $675, and as of mid-2026 USCIS takes roughly 8 to 10 months to decide most petitions. Second, the approved petition goes to the National Visa Center, which forwards it to the U.S. embassy or consulate in your fiancé(e)'s country. Third, your fiancé(e) completes a visa application, a medical exam, and an interview. Most couples should plan on about a year from filing to visa in hand.

The most common reasons K-1 cases stall are thin evidence of the relationship, a missed requirement to have met in person within the past two years, unclear proof that prior marriages ended, and inconsistent answers between the petition and the interview. We prepare every filing to answer the officer's questions before they are asked. That is why our clients' interviews tend to go smoothly.

After the Wedding: Adjustment of Status

The K-1 visa is the beginning, not the end. Once you marry within the 90-day window, your spouse applies for a green card through adjustment of status. Because the marriage will be less than two years old at approval, your spouse receives a two-year conditional green card, and we file to remove the conditions before it expires. Alikhan Law Office handles the full journey, from I-129F through naturalization, so nothing falls through the cracks between stages.

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For the best outcome, have an attorney prepare and file your K-1 petition from the start. Schedule a Zoom or in-person consultation on our online calendar, call (702) 374-6619, or email info@alikhanlaw.com.

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Frequently Asked Questions

As of mid-2026, USCIS takes roughly 8 to 10 months to process Form I-129F. The embassy stage typically adds two to three months, so plan on about a year total, though times vary by consulate. Check the USCIS processing times page for your service center's current figure.

The USCIS filing fee for Form I-129F is $675. Your fiancé(e) pays a separate visa application fee to the Department of State and the cost of the medical exam. Our attorney fees are flat fees quoted at your consultation, so you know the full cost before we begin.

Yes, and the deadline is strict. If you do not marry within 90 days of entry, your fiancé(e) loses status and must depart. The 90 days cannot be extended.

You must have met in person within the two years before filing. Waivers exist for strict religious or cultural customs and for extreme hardship, but they are difficult to win. Most couples plan a visit before filing.

The K-1 usually reunites you sooner; the spousal petition (CR-1/IR-1) costs less overall and your spouse arrives as a permanent resident. The right answer depends on your countries, timeline, and budget. We walk through both options at your consultation.

Unmarried children under 21 can receive K-2 visas. They must be named on the I-129F, so tell us about all children at the start.