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Fiancé(e) Visa to Marriage-Based Green Card (K-1)
A U.S. citizen petitions for a fiancé(e) abroad to enter the U.S., marry within 90 days, and then apply for a Green Card through adjustment of status.
Currently available · Editorial record dated 10/20/2026 · Not lawyer review or an eligibility decision. Check current official instructions.
Who this is for
Engaged couples where one partner is a U.S. citizen and the fiancé(e) is abroad.
Common problems
The 90-day deadline
Missing the marriage window leaves the fiancé(e) without a path to adjust through this petition.
No status between entry and adjustment
Work authorization and travel require separate applications while the I-485 is pending.