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Bring Your Fiancé to the U.S. — the Right Way, the First Time
Personalized, bilingual K-1 fiancé visa representation for couples across the United States. Start with a free consultation — in English or Spanish.
Rated 5 stars by K-1 clients on Google
The K-1 Process Shouldn’t Feel Like a Gamble
If you’re reading this, you’re probably feeling some mix of hopeful and overwhelmed. You want to be with your fiancé. You’ve heard the process can take months. And the forms are long, confusing, and unforgiving of mistakes.
- You’re not sure which forms apply to your situation
- You’ve read conflicting advice online and don’t know who to trust
- You’re worried a small mistake could trigger a denial or a long RFE
- You don’t know what “bona fide relationship” evidence actually looks like
- You’ve already been separated too long and want someone who will move this forward
You’re not the first couple to feel this way. And you won’t go through it alone.
How We Move Your K-1 Case Forward
A clear, four-step process — so you always know where you are and what’s coming next.
Free Consultation
We listen to your story, review where you are in the process, and tell you honestly what’s ahead. No pressure, no obligation — in English or Spanish.
Strategy & Paperwork
Your attorney prepares every form, evidence exhibit, and supporting affidavit with the specific officer reviewing your case in mind. Nothing gets rushed. Nothing gets flagged.
Filing & USCIS Follow-Up
We file with USCIS, track every status change, and respond to any Request for Evidence (RFE) so you don’t have to interpret it alone.
Consular Interview Prep
When your fiancé is called for their embassy interview, we prep them on what to expect, what documents to bring, and how to answer the questions that trip couples up most often.
Why Couples Choose Leiva Law for Their K-1
The difference between a K-1 that sails through and one that gets stuck is the lawyer on your side.
Bilingual From Day One
Every consultation, every document, every email — in English or Spanish. Your fiancé will never feel lost in translation.
Immigration Is What We Do
We’ve focused on immigration law for years. K-1 cases aren’t a side project for us — they’re central to the practice.
Your Attorney, Every Step
You won’t be handed off to a paralegal you’ve never met. The attorney you meet on your free consultation is the attorney on your case.
Meet Your Attorney
Scarlett Leiva, Immigration Attorney
Scarlett grew up the daughter of immigrants — she knows what it’s like to have your family on two sides of a border. After graduating Cum Laude from John Marshall Law School and representing clients before the Immigration Courts through the Catholic Charities Immigration Clinic, she founded Leiva Law Firm. Fiancé visas are a core part of her practice, including extensive work with LGBTQ+ couples. She’s bilingual, works personally with every client, and treats your case like the milestone it is.
- J.D., John Marshall Law School (Cum Laude)
- Catholic Charities Immigration Clinic alum
- Second-generation daughter of immigrants
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
What K-1 Clients Say About Leiva Law
Real reviews from real couples. Pulled from our 100+ five-star Google reviews — see the full set on our testimonials page.
“Scarlett and Leiva Law Firm are a great team to have on your side when you and your family are dealing with immigration matters. They responded promptly to our emails and gave us helpful advice that guided us through the process. It was incredibly reassuring to have Scarlett accompany us to the green card interview, and we plan to retain Leiva Law Firm’s services again in the future.”
“Scarlett and the Leiva Law Firm team were exceptional in assisting me throughout the entire process. After consulting with multiple attorneys in San Francisco, Scarlett stood out right away. Her expertise, professionalism and clarity immediately inspired confidence and conviction which made it a very easy decision to move forward with Leiva Law Firm. The entire process was explained clearly upfront, everything was transparent, and the process was handled efficiently and smoothly by the team. They were extremely professional, responsive, and detail-oriented, which made the case feel entirely stress-free. I highly recommend them to anyone needing any kind of immigration support!”
“Highly recommend — Scarlett and her team are knowledgeable, reliable and a pleasure to work with. I felt in safe hands throughout and was very happy with the outcome.”
K-1 Fiancé Visa — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions K-1 couples ask us most often. If yours isn’t here, bring it to your free consultation.
How long does the K-1 process take?
Do we have to get married within 90 days of my fiancé arriving?
Can my fiancé work once they arrive?
What if my fiancé was denied a U.S. visa before?
Do we need to live in the same state as Leiva Law?
What’s included in your fee?
What happens after we get married?
Ready to Start Your K-1 Case?
Schedule a free consultation with a Leiva Law attorney. We’ll review your situation, answer your questions, and tell you honestly what’s ahead. No pressure. No obligation. In English or Spanish.
Or request a callback — we respond within one business day
All consultations are confidential. Available in English or Spanish.