Petitioner (U.S. Citizen)
- Proof of U.S. citizenship
- Government-issued photo ID
- Birth certificate
- Evidence of any prior marriages and their termination (divorce decrees or death certificates)
- Financial documentation (tax returns, pay stubs, I-134 Affidavit of Support)
Beneficiary (Your Fiancé Abroad)
- Valid passport (at least 6 months validity beyond the intended entry date)
- Birth certificate with certified translation
- Proof of any prior marriages and their termination
- Police clearance certificates from all countries of residence
- Medical examination results (completed at approved panel physician abroad)
Evidence of Your Relationship
- Proof that you met in person within the past 2 years (travel records, dated photos)
- Photos together from multiple occasions and locations
- Communication records (call logs, emails, messages showing ongoing contact)
- Evidence of your intent to marry (engagement, wedding planning)
- Declarations from family or friends about the relationship
