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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 is the difference between the K-1 visa for fiancé (e) s and the K-3 visa for spouses?
The K-1 visa is issued to the fiancé (e) of a U.S. citizen to permit the fiancé(e) to enter the United States to marry. After being married, the former fiancée can apply for adjustment of status. The K-3 visa is issued to the spouse of a U.S. citizen who is already the beneficiary of an immediate relative petition.