A K-3 or K-4 Visa Flow Chart
Immigration for an Alien Spouse of U.S. Citizen Utilizing the K-3 Nonimmigrant Visa Process:
U.S. Citizen Files I-130 > U.S. Citizen Files I-129 > 1-129 Approval while I-130 is Still Pending > Alien Spouse Applies for a K-3 Non Immigrant Visa from a U.S. Consulate Overseas > Alien Spouse Obtains the K-3 Visa > Alien Spouse Comes to U.S. with the K-3 Visa > Alien Spouse Gains K-3 Nonimmigrant status after CBP Inspection and Admittance > Alien Spouse Can Apply to Adjust their Status (I-485) or Consular Process
An Immigrant Visa Flow Chart Utilizizing the Consular Process
Immigration for an Alien Spouse of U.S. Citizen Utilizing the Immigrant Visa Process (Not K-3):
U.S. Citizen Files I-130 > I-130 Approval > Consular Processing from U.S. Consulate Overseas > Alien Obtains the Immigrant Visa > Alien Arrives in the U.S. with the Immigrant Visa > Alien Becomes a Permanent Resident after CPB Inspection and Admittance
For more detailed information on K-3/K-4, including minimum requirements and USCIS policies, please click on the relevant links on this page:
- Description
- Application Process
- Supporting Evidence
- Limitations and Restrictions
- Unique Scenarios
- What Happens After One Arrives in the U.S.
- Practical Tips for Obtaining a K-3 or K-4 Visa
- Frequently Asked Questions about K-3/K-4 Visa
- The Types of Services We Provide Relating to K-3/K-4 Visas
- A K-3/K-4 Visa Flow Chart
- U.S. Consulates that Process K-3 and K-4 Visa Petitons
