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The K-3 visa is for the foreign spouse of a U.S. citizen and is intended to shorten the time the couple spends apart. After a U.S. citizen files an immigrant visa petition (I-130) for their spouse, they can also file for a K-3 visa. If granted, the spouse can enter the U.S. while waiting for the immigrant visa (green card) process to finish, rather than staying abroad the whole time. The K-3 visa is usually issued for an initial two-year period and can be extended. It often comes with permission to work in the U.S., so the spouse can start contributing to the household. Eventually, the foreign spouse in the U.S. on a K-3 visa applies for permanent residency. We assist couples with preparing the K-3 petition, filing the paperwork, and then transitioning to the green card process once the marriage is complete.
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The K-3 visa allows the foreign spouse of a U.S. citizen to enter the United States while waiting for the approval of their immigrant visa (I-130), helping couples avoid long periods of separation.
A U.S. citizen must first file an I-130 immigrant petition for their spouse. After that, they can file the K-3 visa petition (Form I-129F) to request that the spouse be allowed to enter the U.S. before the immigrant visa is issued..
The K-3 visa is typically valid for an initial two-year period and can be extended if the immigrant visa process is still pending.
Yes. K-3 visa holders are generally eligible to apply for work authorization, allowing them to work legally in the U.S. while waiting for their green card.
Once in the U.S., the foreign spouse continues the process toward permanent residency by applying for a green card. We assist with preparing the necessary paperwork and ensuring a smooth transition from K-3 status to permanent residency.