| Frequently Asked Questions |
Your Immigration Questions Answered by VisaPro.
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| 1. | What is K-3 visa? | | | |
| | The K-3 spouse visa is a nonimmigrant visa which allows the spouses of U.S. citizens to enter into the U.S. and await the availability of an immigrant visa. |
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How do I qualify for K-3 visa? | | | | | | To
qualify for K-3 visa, you must be: | | | | | |
| • | The foreign national spouse of a U.S. citizen |  |
| • | Residing outside the U.S. | | | •
| Seeking to enter into the U.S. to await the availability of an immigrant visa | | | •
| Your U.S. citizen spouse must have filed a petition for alien relative which must be pending | |
| 3. | What
privileges do I enjoy on K-3 visa? | | | | | | On K-3 visa, you may: |
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| • | Reside in the U.S. with your family while waiting for the approval of your immigrant visa petition | |
| • | Apply for a work permit | |
| • | Travel outside of the U.S. on short trips and re-enter | |
| • | Study in the U.S. |
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| 4. | What are the limitations of K-3 visa? | | | |
| | On K-3 visa, you may not: | | | |
| | | • | Change to any other nonimmigrant status |
| | • | Enter into the U.S. if you have been temporarily barred for previous violation of the U.S. immigration laws |
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| 5. | How long can I stay in the U.S. on K-3 visa? | | |
| | | The K-3 visa is valid for two years with multiple entries. |
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