In general, you must have met in person within the past two years and are both legally free to marry.

After getting the fiancé(e) visa, your fiancé(e) enters the United States through a U.S. immigration port-of-entry. You must get married within 90 days of your fiancé(e)’s entry into the United States. After marriage, your spouse may apply to adjust his or her status to a lawful permanent resident.