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Letter of Intent to Marry within 90 Days | Petitioner & Beneficiary

A letter of intent to marry is a declaration of a couple's intention to marry one another within 90 days of arriving in the United States. The letter of intent is required as part of the application process for a K-1 Visa when an American citizen intends to marry a foreigner. It does not need to be notarized.
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Updated January 28, 2025

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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

Sample LOI to Marry (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 ______________________

 

Sample LOI to Marry (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 ______________________