K3 VISA

The K3 visa permits the spouse of a US citizen to enter the United States and remain in the US while their permanent residence (green card) application to be approved. The K3 visa holder may obtain an EAD while in the US.

The K3 visa process is rather long and arduous. However, we will be happy to see you and your spouse through the process and make sure that things go as smoothly as possible. Mishandling of the K3 visa application may result in lost time, visa denials or arrest and deportation of the spouse where the USCIS suspects fraud. If you are not yet married, you may want to apply for a K1 visa.

Children of the K3 visa applicant may obtain a K4 visa to enter the US together.

Spouses of US citizens who are waiting abroad for an immigrant visa.

A person may receive a K3 visa if that person:

• has concluded a valid marriage with a citizen of the United States;
• has a relative petition filed by the US. citizen spouse for the person;
• seeks to enter the United States to await the approval of the petition and subsequent lawful permanent resident status, and,
• has an approved Petition for Alien fiance, forwarded to the American consulate abroad where the alien wishes to apply for the K3 visa. The consulate must be in the country in which the marriage to the US. citizen took place if the United States has a consulate which issues immigrant visas in that country. If the marriage took place in the United States, the designated consulate is the one with jurisdiction over the current residence of the alien spouse.