Fiancé(e) Visas (K-1) & Marriage Green Cards
Bringing Your Loved One to the United States
If you are a U.S. citizen and want to bring your fiancé(e) to the United States to get married, the first step is filing Form I-129F for a K-1 fiancé(e) visa.
At Heflin Law, PLC, we guide you through the entire process — from filing the petition to helping your spouse apply for a green card after marriage. As a mother-and-son immigration law firm in Phoenix, you will work directly with an attorney from start to finish.
What Is a K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa?
A K-1 visa allows your fiancé(e) to enter the United States for the purpose of marriage.
To qualify:
- You must be a U.S. citizen
- You must both intend to marry within 90 days of entry
- You must both be legally free to marry
- You must have met in person within the past 2 years (limited exceptions may apply)
- The relationship must be genuine and not solely for immigration purposes
After your fiancé(e) enters the U.S., you must marry within 90 days.
What Happens After Marriage?
If you marry within 90 days, your spouse may apply for a green card (lawful permanent residence) through Adjustment of Status.
Depending on how long you have been married at the time of approval:
- If married less than 2 years, your spouse receives a 2-year conditional green card
- If married more than 2 years, your spouse receives a 10-year green card
If your spouse receives a conditional green card, you must later file a petition to remove conditions before it expires.
We prepare every marriage-based case carefully and strategically, including detailed preparation for a possible interview.
Children of a Fiancé(e)
If your fiancé(e) has unmarried children under 21, they may qualify for a K-2 visa. These children can later apply for green cards after you marry, as long as they remain unmarried.
We make sure children are properly included and protected throughout the process.
Can My Fiancé(e) Work?
After entering on a K-1 visa, your fiancé(e) may apply for work authorization. Work authorization can also be requested when filing for the green card.
We guide you through timing and strategy so there are no unnecessary delays.
What If You Don’t Marry Within 90 Days?
K-1 status expires after 90 days and cannot be extended. If you do not marry within that timeframe, your fiancé(e) must leave the United States.
Because of this strict deadline, planning and preparation are critical.
Marriage-Based Green Cards
If you are already married — whether your spouse is inside or outside the United States — you may qualify for a marriage-based green card.
To qualify, you must show:
- Your marriage is legally valid
- Your marriage is genuine (bona fide)
- Any prior marriages were legally terminated
- Your spouse is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
Immigration officers carefully review marriage cases. We help you present clear, organized evidence that shows you are building a real life together.
We do not handle fraudulent cases. We represent genuine couples who are building a future together.
Why Clients Choose Heflin Law, PLC
✔ You work directly with an attorney
✔ No case managers or assistants
✔ Careful, start-to-finish preparation
✔ Calm, reassuring guidance
✔ Personalized strategy
Whether your loved one is abroad or already in the United States, we take the time to review your immigration history and recommend the safest path forward.
Immigration is deeply personal. So is our approach.
