Being together with your family is crucial for personal and emotional growth. However, being separated by distance or borders can be unsettling. This is where the family visa comes in. A family visa allows eligible family members to join their relatives in the United States. In this blog post, we’ll explore the different types of family visas and how to obtain them, discuss how an attorney can assist with the process, and provide useful tips for North Carolina residents seeking family visas.
What is a K-1 Visa?
A K-1 visa or fiancé visa allows American citizens to bring their fiancé to the United States so they can get married and apply for The Adjustment of Status (AOS) for permanent residency. The visa is valid for six months, during which the fiancé must marry the US citizen. After the marriage, the K-1 visa holder can apply for a green card.
What is a K-2 Visa?
A K-2 visa is a dependent child visa for the unmarried children of K1 visa holders under 21 years of age. K-2 visa holders can live and attend school in the United States while they wait for their parent's Green Card application to be processed.
What is a K-3 Visa?
A K-3 visa is also known as a marriage visa or spousal visa. K-3 visas are available to an American citizen’s foreign spouse who is waiting for their Green Card application to be approved. K-3 visa holders are granted a two-year visa, and they can apply for employment during that time.
