🇺🇸 미국 — USCIS / National Visa Center / 주한미국대사관
The K-1 fiancé(e) visa allows a US citizen to bring their foreign fiancé(e) to the US to marry within 90 days of entry. For Korean nationals, the document package submitted to the National Visa Center (NVC) and reviewed at the US Embassy visa interview in Seoul includes several apostilled Korean documents. These must all be accompanied by USCIS-compliant certified English translations.
Basic Certificate (Birth Certificate)
기본증명서필수Apostilled 기본증명서 with certified English translation. Required by NVC and for the DS-160 visa application.
Family Relations Certificate
가족관계증명서필수Apostilled 가족관계증명서 with certified English translation. Required to confirm family status and identity.
Marriage / Divorce Records
혼인관계증명서필수Apostilled 혼인관계증명서 (detailed version showing all marriage history) with certified translation. Required to confirm previous marriages and divorces. If never married, the document will show no record — this is acceptable.
US citizen petitioner files Form I-129F (Petition for Alien Fiancé) with USCIS
Upon USCIS approval, USCIS forwards the case to the National Visa Center (NVC), which then sends it to the US Embassy in Seoul
US Embassy issues a packet of forms and instructions — you gather your Korean documents (apostilled and translated) per the embassy's checklist
Attend the medical examination at a US Embassy–designated physician in Seoul before the visa interview
Attend the K-1 visa interview at the US Embassy in Seoul with all required documents
After visa approval and entry to the US, marry the US citizen petitioner within 90 days
Does the K-1 visa require apostille on Korean documents, or just certified translation?
Both. The US Embassy requires apostilled Korean documents — the apostille authenticates the source document as genuine. A certified English translation must accompany each apostilled document. Submitting only a translation without the apostilled original is typically not accepted.
How old can my Korean documents be for the K-1 visa interview?
The US Embassy in Seoul typically requires civil documents (birth certificate, marriage certificate, police clearance) to be issued within 6 months of the interview date. Order fresh documents specifically for your K-1 application — previously apostilled copies may be too old.
What if I have a prior criminal record in Korea?
A prior criminal record does not automatically disqualify a K-1 applicant, but it will be reviewed. The US Embassy visa officer has discretion. Full disclosure via the apostilled police clearance is required — concealing records is grounds for permanent visa ineligibility.
🇺🇸 미국의 모든 아포스티유 서비스
미국로 한국 서류를 발송하기 위한 서류, 서비스 및 요건 안내
아포스티유, 번역, 공증을 처리하는 인증된 전문가
한국 서류 처리에 도움이 필요하신가요?
아포스티유 퍼스트는 외교부 아포스티유, 번역공증, 국제 배송을 처음부터 끝까지 처리해드리는 검증된 전문가와 연결해 드립니다.
Criminal Background Check
범죄·수사경력 회보서필수The combined criminal and investigation records report from the Korean National Police Agency. Apostilled and translated. Required by the US Embassy for all K-1 visa interviews.
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