Updated January 23, 2023
A letter of intent to marry is a declaration of a couple’s intention to marry one another within ninety (90) days after arriving in the United States. The letter of intent is required as part of a K-1 Visa when a citizen intends to marry a foreigner. It is not required to be notarized.
The Parties
- Petitioner – U.S. citizen seeking to marry.
- Beneficiary – Alien fiancé seeking a K-1 Visa.
Form I-129F (USCIS)
A letter of intent to marry is required as part of Form I-129F (USCIS) when applying for a K-1 Visa which requires marriage to occur within ninety (90) days after the fiancé enters the United States.
Both individuals must submit a letter of intent which states that they:
- Are engaged to be married;
- Plan to marry within ninety (90) days of the beneficiary’s arrival in the United States; and
- Are legally able to do so (both are unmarried).
Attachment – The letter should be attached to Form I-129F (USCIS) and mentioned in Part 8 (“Additional Information”).
Where to Send
Standard mail
USCIS
P.O. Box 660151
Dallas, TX 75266
Express mail and courier deliveries
USCIS
Attn: I-129F
2501 South State Highway 121 Business
Suite 400
Lewisville, TX 75067
Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
LOI to Marry – Sample (Beneficiary)
LETTER OF INTENT TO MARRY
(BENEFICIARY)
Date: January 25th, 2020
RE: I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé
Petitioner: Alison Fischer
Beneficiary: Fernando Desosa
To Whom It May Concern,
I, Fernando Desosa, am the fiancé and beneficiary of Alison Fischer, who is a U.S citizen, as well as my petitioner for the I-129F. I hereby state that I am legally able and willing to marry Alison Fischer within 90 days after my arrival in the United States using the K-1 Fiancé Visa.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Beneficiary’s Signature ______________________ Date ______________________
Print Name ______________________
LOI to Marry – Sample (Petitioner)
LETTER OF INTENT TO MARRY
(PETITIONER)
Date: January 25th, 2020
RE: I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé
Petitioner: Joshua Greenberg
Beneficiary: Aditi Kalpana
To Whom It May Concern,
I, Joshua Greenberg, am the fiancé and petitioner for the I-129F of Aditi Kalpana. I hereby state that I am legally able and willing to marry Aditi Kalpana within 90 days after their arrival in the United States using the K-1 Fiancé Visa.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Petitioner’s Signature ______________________ Date ______________________
Print Name ______________________