Frequently
Asked Questions:
The following information should answer many of the questions you have about the "K-3 visa" process. Please contact 800-681-2311 to discuss any additional questions you may have.
How
long will it take to bring my spouse here?
The process usually takes
8-12 months from start to finish.
After a "K-3 visa" is issued,
how long does my spouse have to come to the US?
The "K-3 visa" visa
is valid for up to 6 months after it is issued. For this reason, your
spouse's passport must be valid for at least 6 months after his/her
"K-3 visa" interview date.
Can my spouse bring his/her children
to the US?
Yes. You can petition separately for your step-children
if they meet certain age and other requirements. They can come
as a “derivative” on the K-3 visa (K-4) if you file a separate I-130
application for each child.
Can my fiance bring other relatives
to the US?
No. The "K-3 visa" does not allow your spouse to bring
other relatives to the U.S. Your spouse can only bring his/her unmarried
children who are under age 21 to the US until s/he becomes a citizen.
Once that happens, you spouse will be eligible to bring his/her parents,
married children, adult children, and brothers and sisters to the
US. Unfortunately, you cannot apply to bring your spouse's relatives
because people are not able to petition for their in-laws.
Can
my spouse work on a K-3 visa?
Once in the US on the "K-3 visa", your
spouse can apply for a EAD - a work permit. However, the work permit
will take about 30-90 days to be issued. By that time you should
have the green card and therefore it is often a waste of time and
money to apply for an EAD.
Can my spouse leave the country
on a "K-3 visa"?
Yes and No. There is nothing that will legally
prevent your spouse from leaving the country on the K-3 visa. The problem is that without “advance parole” or the green card, your
spouse cannot reenter the US.
How long after the interview will
the "K-3 visa" be issued?
Many countries issue “K-3 visas” the same
day or within 3 days, but some countries may take up to 3 weeks to
process the visa and return it to your fiance. Each embassy is different.
Fees
& Service Overview:
The premium
"K-3 Visa" processing plan includes the following comprehensive services:
Documentation Advice
I will personally advise you on all aspects
of supporting evidence collection and documentation. I also provide
clients with sample statements and other information to aid you in
the collection of your supporting evidence.
Personal Information
Collection
Each client is provided with easy to complete intake forms
that allow me to complete your petition with the most accurate and
up-to-date information from both you and your spouse
USCIS Petition
Preparation
Based on the information provided by you and your spouse
I will complete your petition and submit it to you for signature.
Upon receiving your supporting evidence and intake form, most visa
petitions are prepared by me in less than 7 days. After the preparation
of your completed package, I will email or fax a copy of the Biographical
data sheet to your spouse for signature and submit your completed
package to you for review.
USCIS Petition Preparation Standards
Your petition will be completed in adherence with all USCIS standards
and regulations for. Each petition includes a cover letter, index,
and tabbed sections for ease of review. In order to encourage USICS
to approve your package immediately upon review, I work one-on-one
with my clients to develop a complete, well-rounded package of supporting
documentation.
Client Package
For your records, you will receive
a complete duplicate package for your records at no additional charge.
Online Monitoring
Once the receipt notice is received by my
office, you will be enrolled in an online monitoring program. This
service will send you email notifications regarding your case.
USCIS
Support
I personally conduct all correspondence with USCIS including
any fax, email, or phone conversations regarding your petition. In
some cases, you may be asked to contact either USCIS or the embassy
directly about your based upon my advice.
Embassy Support
About
2 weeks before your petition is scheduled for review, I will contact
you to begin preparing the provisional embassy file. At this time,
we will work together to complete the affidavit of support, gather
additional supporting documentation. As soon as your petition is approved,
I will submit a provisional package with the embassy.
Interview
Preparation
Your spouse will receive two complete embassy packages.
One packet will contain original documents for the consulate's review
and the other copies. Your spouse is encouraged to review these documents
and familiarize him/herself with the contents. My office will also
provide advice about the interview itself and answer any questions
your spouse may have.
