United States · Family Visas

K-4 children of K-3 applicants

Allows unmarried children under 21 of a K-3 visa applicant to enter the United States while their parent's permanent residence application is processed.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Minor children accompanying a K-3 parent to the US.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Unmarried child under 21 of an eligible K-3 visa applicant
  • Listed on parent's Form I-129F petition
Process

How the process works

  1. Processed concurrently with parent's K-3 visa
  2. Adjusts status to permanent residency after parent marries
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Birth certificate, passport, medical exam
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Derivative status dependent upon parent's valid K-3 leave.

Official source: U.S. Department of State — K-3/K-4 Visas. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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