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Preparation Services - K1 Visa, K3 Visa Philippines


Background
The Legal Immigration Family Equity Act (LIFE Act) and its amendments established a nonimmigrant category within immigration law that allows the spouse of a U.S. citizen and his or her minor children to be admitted to the United States as nonimmigrants. The admission allows the spouse and eligible children to complete processing for permanent residence while in the United States. It also allows those admitted as K-3 (spouse) and K-4 (child) nonimmigrants to obtain employment authorization while in that status.
What are K-3 or K-4 visas?
A K-3 visa is a nonimmigrant visa that permits the spouse of a U.S. citizen to be admitted into the United States. A K-4 visa is a nonimmigrant visa for the minor children of the K-3 spouse. Visas are issued following approval of an immediate relative petition (Form I-130).
Aliens admitted to the United States on K-3 and K-4 visas may reside in the United States while waiting for the immigrant visa petition to be adjudicated and the availability of an immigrant visa.