THIS is the fiancé(e) non-immigrant visa for the foreign-citizen fiancé(e) of a United States (US) citizen. The K-1 visa permits the foreign-citizen fiancé(e) to travel to the United States and marry his or her US citizen sponsor within 90 days of arrival. The foreign citizen will then apply for adjustment of status to a permanent resident (LPR) with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

My petition is already approved, what happens next?

After USCIS approves the petition, it is sent to the National Visa Center (NVC). The NVC will mail you a letter when it sends your fiancé(e) case to the US Embassy in Kingston. Once you receive this letter, inform your fiancé(e) to take the actions to apply for a K-1 visa and prepare for the interview.

Children under age 21 may apply for K-2 visas along with the K-1 parent.

What documents are required?

Read carefully the letter you receive from the NVC, or check https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration/nonimmigrant-visa-for-a-fiance-k-1.html#1

Do I need to fill out an application form?

Yes, as a K-1 applicant you need to fill out the DS-160 application form at
https://ceac.state.gov/GenNIV/Default.aspx. You must do the same for any K-2 applicant children.

Do I need to upload documents electronically before my interview at the embassy?

No. K-1 applicants must bring all documents to their interview.

Do I need a medical exam?

Yes. Schedule your medical exam with our panel physician at
https://amhosp.org/usmedical/. You should complete your medical exam two weeks before your interview appointment at the embassy, to ensure we have your result in time. Make sure to bring to your medical appointment 1) your original passport, 2) your vaccination records, 3) your appointment letter, and 4) complete Andrews Memorial Hospital’s intake form ahead of time, found on their website
https://amhosp.org/usmedical/. The panel physician will send your medical exam result directly to the embassy.

Documents required to prove relationship with US citizen

In general, the foreign-citizen fiancé(e) and US citizen sponsor must have met in person within the past two years. Chances are, before and after meeting in person, you corresponded or even visited each other more than once. You should upload to your DS-160 application, plus bring to your interview, all documents to prove that you have a genuine relationship. Please note that you must bring any documents hard copy to your interview appointment, as we are prohibited from plugging devices (such as USBs) into our computers, and you will not be allowed to enter the waiting room with your cellphone. Examples include but are not limited to:

• Photos of you and your fiancé(e) together during different trips.

• Proof of travel to visit each other (flight itineraries, boarding passes, etc)

• Printouts of e-mail and WhatsApp correspondence over time.

• Cards sent to each other to celebrate events (birthdays, etc).

• Money transfer receipts; and birth certificates for any mutual children.

How do I schedule my K-1 interview appointment?

You must create an account and schedule your appointment at
http://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-jm/iv/. Using this website is also required because once your visa is issued, you will pick up the visa at the Document Service Center.

You can find more information about how to travel to the United States on our website, https://jm.usembassy.gov/ and the website of our authorised service provider for nonimmigrant and fiancé (K1) visa scheduling at https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-jm/niv. For detailed information on the K-1 visa process, visit https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration/nonimmigrant-visa-for-a-fiance-k-1.html. For immigrant visa delivery, https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-jm/iv/. Keep on top of Embassy news on our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/pages/US-Embassy-Jamaica and by following @USEmbassyJA on X (formerly Twitter).