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Preparation Services - K1 Visa, K3 Visa Philippines


Can I file the I-130/I-129F petitions for my spouse while he or she is in the United States?
Yes, you may file the required petitions with USCIS. However, your spouse is required to return to the appropriate country to apply to the U.S. Department of State for the visa.
What are the benefits of a K-3/K-4 visa?
• Seeking to be admitted to the United States on a K-3 visa can shorten the waiting period for non-citizen spouses to enter the United States.
• Once admitted to the United States, K-3 nonimmigrants may apply to adjust status to a permanent resident at any time. Upon admission to the United States, K-4 nonimmigrants may file an application for adjustment of status concurrently with or at any time after filing a Form I-130 petition by the U.S. citizen petitioner.
• Upon admission, K-3 and K-4 visa holders may obtain employment authorization. They can obtain evidence of eligibility to work legally in the United States by filing Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, with the required fee. Upon filing an application for adjustment of status, K-3 and K-4 visa holders may also apply for employment authorization based on that pending application even if the K-3 or K-4 status expires.