Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)
A U.S. citizen petitions for their foreign-national fiancé(e) to enter on a K-1 visa to marry within 90 days.
Filing fee
$675
Typical processing
6-18 months
As of 2026-06-12
Category
family
USCIS (varies by office
How Form I-129F compares across PetitionPace forms
Total USCIS fee rank
#10 of 26
total fee $675
Vs median fee
+$135
median $540 across 26 forms
Processing high-end rank
#8 of 19
+0 mo vs median high end
Fee comparisons use only the in-repo PetitionPace USCIS form records and the cited USCIS fee schedule/form pages. They do not imply eligibility, legal strategy, or a guarantee that USCIS will accept a filing.
Processing time
This is a point-in-time estimate. USCIS changes published ranges frequently and the live tool can vary by service center and case type.
Typical range: 6-18 months
Estimate based on USCIS data reviewed 2026-06-12. Always check the live USCIS processing-times tool at egov.uscis.gov/processing-times before making decisions.
Filing fee
Filing fees shown here are based on the USCIS fee schedule effective April 1, 2024. USCIS fees can change; always confirm the current fee at uscis.gov before submitting a form.
Filing fee: $675
Source: USCIS Form G-1055 (effective April 1, 2024); uscis.gov/i-129f
Fees and form details last reviewed June 2026 against the USCIS fee schedule (Form G-1055, effective April 1, 2024). Always confirm the current fee at uscis.gov before filing.
Where to file
Processing times are estimates based on USCIS historical data and change frequently. Always check the live USCIS processing-times tool at egov.uscis.gov/processing-times for current official ranges before making any decisions.
USCIS (varies by office; often Vermont or California Service Center)
Always confirm the current filing location and instructions at uscis.gov official I-129F page .
Common questions
- What is Form I-129F?
- A U.S. citizen petitions for their foreign-national fiancé(e) to enter on a K-1 visa to marry within 90 days.
- How much does it cost to file Form I-129F?
- The USCIS filing fee for Form I-129F is $675, from the fee schedule effective April 1, 2024. Always confirm the current fee at uscis.gov before paying.
- How long does I-129F take?
- USCIS reports a typical processing range of 6-18 months for Form I-129F as of 2026-06-12. Processing times change monthly; always check egov.uscis.gov/processing-times for the current range.