Letter of Intent to Marry for K1 Visa Template

LETTER OF INTENT TO MARRY (K-1 VISA PETITION)

Document Control

• Effective Date: [Date]
• Version: 1.0
• Jurisdiction: United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) / Department of Homeland Security
• Scope: K-1 Nonimmigrant Visa Petition (Form I-129F)

1. LEGAL DISCLAIMER

This document is a template designed to meet the evidentiary requirements of 8 CFR § 214.2(k). It does not constitute legal advice. The Petitioner and Beneficiary remain solely responsible for the veracity of the information provided to the U.S. government. Submission of false information may result in permanent inadmissibility, criminal prosecution, or immediate denial of the visa petition.

2. PARTIES

• Petitioner: [Full Legal Name of U.S. Citizen], residing at [Full Residential Address].
• Beneficiary: [Full Legal Name of Foreign National], residing at [Full Residential Address].

3. OPERATIVE CLAUSES

1. Intent to Marry: The Petitioner and Beneficiary hereby declare their bona fide intent to enter into a legal, valid marriage within ninety (90) days of the Beneficiary’s admission into the United States as a K-1 nonimmigrant.
2. Legal Capacity: Both parties confirm they are legally free to marry and that no legal impediments exist (e.g., prior undissolved marriages, age restrictions, or legal prohibitions) that would prevent the solemnization of this marriage.
3. Bona Fide Relationship: Both parties affirm that the intent to marry is based on a mutual, sincere commitment and is not entered into for the primary purpose of circumventing immigration laws or securing an immigration benefit.
4. Acknowledgment of Conditions: The parties acknowledge that this intent is a foundational requirement for the adjudication of the I-129F petition and that failure to marry within the 90-day window will result in the expiration of the K-1 status and subsequent requirement for the Beneficiary to depart the United States.

4. SIGNATURES AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Petitioner Signature:

[Full Legal Name of Petitioner] Date: [Date]

Beneficiary Signature:

[Full Legal Name of Beneficiary] Date: [Date]

5. EXECUTION AND ENFORCEMENT GUIDE

• Original Wet Signatures Required: USCIS mandates original, "wet" ink signatures for this document. Do not submit photocopies or digital/electronic signatures (e.g., DocuSign), as these may result in a Request for Evidence (RFE).
• Chronological Consistency: Ensure the dates signed on this document align with the filing date of your Form I-129F. The document must be executed no earlier than the filing of the petition.
• Document Integration: This letter must be included as an exhibit in the primary I-129F packet. It is highly recommended to sign two identical copies: one for the USCIS submission and one to be kept in your personal permanent immigration file.
• Translation Compliance: If the Beneficiary is not fluent in English, the document must be accompanied by a certified translation, including a translator's certification (stating competency and the accuracy of the translation).