The K-3 nonimmigrant visa is for the foreign-citizen spouse of a United States (U.S.) citizen. This visa category is intended to shorten the physical separation between the foreign-citizen and U.S. citizen spouses by having the option to obtain a nonimmigrant K-3 visa overseas and enter the United States to await approval of the immigrant visa petition. K-3 visa recipients subsequently apply to adjust status to a permanent resident (LPR) with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) upon approval of the petition. Because the spouse of a U.S. citizen applying for a nonimmigrant K-3 visa must have a immigrant visa petition filed on his or her behalf by his or her U.S. citizen spouse and pending approval, a K-3 applicant must meet some of the requirements of an immigrant visa. It should be noted that under U.S. immigration law, a foreign citizen who marries a U.S. citizen outside the U.S. must apply for the K-3 visa in the country where the marriage took place.
K-3 visas allow their recipients to stay in the United States while immigrant visa petitions are pending approval by USCIS.
What is a “Spouse”?
A spouse is a legally wedded husband or wife. Same-sex spouses of U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents, along with their minor children, are now eligible for the same immigration benefits as opposite-sex spouses.
- Merely living together does not qualify a marriage for immigration.
- Common-law spouses may qualify as spouses for immigration purposes depending on the laws of the country where the common-law marriage occurs.
- In cases of polygamy, only the first spouse may qualify as a spouse for immigration.
Here at Qazi Law Associates, our Immigration Lawyer will handle your case inclusive of:-
-Pre-guidance/ advise
-Complete Legal assistance
-Online Form
-Fee Submission
-Interview Appointment (subject to availability of auto slot)
-Complete visa case file preparation comprising of all required Visa documentation including following accomplishments: –
-Certified translation
-Legal documentation (if so required)
-Foreign notarization/attestation of documents
-Interview preparation/guidance
-All things to do until final interview/outcome by US Embassy
If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to schedule of appointment for free consultation session.
