The fiancé(e) K-1 nonimmigrant visa is for the foreign-citizen fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen. The K-1 visa permits the foreign-citizen fiancé(e) to travel to the United States and marry his or her U.S. citizen sponsor within 90 days of arrival. You can learn more about fiancé(e) visas on usvisas.state.gov.

1. Once your file is received at post, an instruction package will be sent to you by email.
2. First you need to pay the visa fee at one of Aramex offices, and then you have to register and schedule a K visa appointment through the online appointment system at
   https://www.ustraveldocs.com/dz/.
3. Assemble the required documents that are listed on the instruction package.
4. Schedule a medical examination with the Embassy-approved physician in Algiers at least 15 days before your visa interview
5. Attend your visa interview. You can learn more about the interview process
6. If the visa is issued, your passport and documents will be available in approximately 7-10 business days at Aramex office that you already selected for pick up or delivery.
7. If the visa is refused, the Consular Officer will provide you with further information.

Some visa applications require further administrative processing, which takes additional time after the visa applicant’s interview by a consular officer. You can check the status of your visa application on ceac.state.gov. If your visa has been denied, you may find useful information on Ineligibilities and Waivers.