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FIANCÉ(E) IMMIGRATION:
U.S. citizens ("USC") can sponsor their fiancé(e) if:

The engagement to marry is "bona fide" - i.e. the intention to marry is real and not just a way to get a visa;
The couple has met in person at least once during the two years before they apply (unless they qualify for a rare exception).

"Fiancé(e)" or "K-1" visas are not subject to annual visa caps, but they do have unique features. For example:

The couple must legally wed within 90 days after the foreign fiancé(e) enters the U.S
- A foreign fiancé(e) who enters the U.S. on a K-1 visa and does not marry their U.S. fiancé(e) within 90 days, will be subject to deportation/removal if they remain in the U.S.
Once married within 90 days, the now foreign "spouse" can remain in the U.S. and apply for a green card.
Minor (unmarried) children of the foreign fiancé(e), may be able to immigrate with their parent on a "K-2" visa.

Lawful Permanent Residents ("LPRs") cannot sponsor their fiancé(e)s.

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