K-3 Spouse Visa
For spouses of U.S. citizens awaiting immigrant visa processing.
Family Visas
Overview
The K-3 visa was created to shorten the time a foreign-citizen spouse of a U.S. citizen spends apart from their spouse while an immigrant visa petition is pending. It allows the spouse to enter the U.S. and complete processing here.
Who it's for
- Foreign-citizen spouses of U.S. citizens with a pending I-130
- Couples seeking to reunite while immigrant processing continues
Key points
Form I-129F
Filed after the underlying Form I-130 is submitted.
Adjustment of status
K-3 spouses generally adjust status once in the U.S.
Children
Eligible children may accompany on a K-4 visa.
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