A:Consult the Department of State and U.S. Citizenship and Immigrations Services websites. Both have guides to applying for a K-1 visa (see links in References section). This will be most helpful if you need general information. If you have specific questions relating to a K-1 visa application and cannot find the answer in these guides, it may be worthwhile to hire an immigration attorney.

The instructions for Form I-129F are available next to the download link to the form itself on the USCIS website. This document explains all of the fields required in the application form and gives examples of what satisfactory answers look like. It is best to consult this document before hiring an attorney, in the event that it answers the questions that you had.

Contact AILA or visit the "Find a Lawyer" section of their website. AILA maintains a directory of highly qualified immigration attorneys, and they will be able to connect you with one in your area. Once you have hired an attorney, you can either consult with them on specific issues or have them complete your application on your behalf.