My fiancée and I are preparing to apply for a K-1 fiancé(e) visa, and we would like detailed guidance on the process based on the 2025 requirements.
About Us:
Petitioner (U.S. Citizen Fiancée):
24 years old, born in Mexico but obtained U.S. citizenship through her father.
Lived in Mexico until middle school, then moved to the U.S. Georgia State.
Graduated in 2024 and currently works for her father’s food truck business, which he owns.
Lives with her family, who own three houses, one of which is in her name.
Primarily my gf receives income in cash but started depositing it into a bank for a year.
Since her income is in cash and may not meet the financial requirements, we plan to have her father as a co-sponsor for the K-1 visa.
Beneficiary (Filipino Citizen, Me):
24 years old, born in the Philippines.
Currently living in South Korea for my studies; I have been here for five years.
Graduated with an Associate Degree from Dongyang Mirae University in 2023 and am now pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree at Chung-Ang University, set to graduate in February 2026.
Fully dependent on my parents, who support my education and living expenses.
My mother is remarried to a Korean citizen, but I was not legally adopted.
We need guidance on when to start the K-1 visa process and what documents we need to prepare separately as the petitioner (U.S. citizen fiancée) and the beneficiary (me, a Filipino citizen living in Korea).
We want to ensure we meet all financial and legal requirements, especially since my fiancée receives most of her income in cash.
We met online but we already met in person more than once this year.
she only paid taxes for a year because its true she being paid under the table because its her father. if her father is co sponsor do we still need to prepare her financial documents?