What Is a K‑1 Visa? (Clarification for Ontario, Canada Residents)

The K‑1 (fiancé(e)) visa is a U.S. immigration benefit for foreign nationals engaged to U.S. citizens. It allows entry to the U.S. for 90 days to marry. The process:

1. U.S. citizen files Form I‑129F with USCIS.
2. Approved petition → National Visa Center → Embassy/Consulate (e.g., Montreal for Canadian residents).
3. Foreign fiancé(e) attends interview, receives K‑1.
4. Enter U.S., marry within 90 days, then file Adjustment of Status (I‑485) for green card.

Canada has its own family‑class sponsorship; K‑1 is only for U.S. immigration.