Also known as the Fiancé Visa or K1, it is an option available only to US citizens who wish to bring their partner to the United States for the purpose of marriage. The foreign national cannot reside within the United States.
Among the most important requirements is demonstrating that the relationship between the American citizen and his partner is in good faith and having met at least 1 time in a period of 2 years before making the application._8df6fbcc-43d3-3d99-a511 -2eb009ed8a2d_
If the couple cannot comply with this last requirement for cultural, religious or force majeure reasons, it is important that they consult a lawyer to analyze their case and evaluate the possibility of an exception to this requirement. Once the visa has been approved by a consular officer, the foreign national can enter the United States and the couple has 90 days to get married. Failure to do so in this period of time can have negative immigration consequences.