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MARRIAGE VISAS
from the Law Offices of Lawrence Gruner, Inc.
K-3 Marriage based visa
This is a newer and faster way to enter the United States.
Instead of applying for an immigrant visa while overseas, you may, if you are legally married, to a United States citizen, apply for a K-3 visa for entry.
You may apply for your K-3 visa only at the consulate in the same country where you held your wedding. If you got married in the United States (perhaps via a visitors visa) once you returned to your home country, you would apply for your visa in the country you now live.
Once you arrive in the United States you would then need to adjust your status and apply for a green card.
This is a two step process. First you obtain your K-3 visa which allows you to enter the United States. Second, once in the United States you would need to adjust your status in order to obtain your green card. The K-3 alone does not result in a green card.
The Steps to Obtaining the K-3 Visa
- The U.S. citizen spouse submits a visa petition (I-130) with a USCIS Service Center in the United States.
- After receiving his receipt notice, the U.S. citizen files a fiancee petition withn the USCIS.
- Once the fiancee petition is approved your file is then sent to the National Visa Center. Your file is reviewed and sent to the U.S. consulate which will be handling your case.
- You will be sent a forms package. You will complete the forms and return them to the local U.S. consulate
- You will be scheduled for an interview at the local consulate. You will receive an Appointment package. You will complete more forms and bring then to your interview.
- You should be issued your K-3 visa at the interview (or soon after the interview).
Disclaimer
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