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1 US citizenship!  The first step in the K-1 visa process is for the US citizen fiancÃ©(e) to file Form I-129F, Petition for Alien FiancÃ©(e). Form I-129F is to be filed on behalf of the foreign citizen fiancÃ©(e) applicant. The purpose of this USCIS form is to show evidence of your relationship and also to provide an Affidavit of Support.
It usually takes about 9-12 months from start to visa issuance at the Consulate for the fiance visa process. You will need to wait until you are contacted by the National Visa Center after the initial petition is approved.