K2 Visa
The K-2 Children Visa is for a child or children of a K-1 (Fiancé) Visa holder.
K-2 Child Visa qualification criteria include…
- Must be under the age than 21.
- And must be an unmarried child of a K-1 applicant
K2 Visa Additional Requirements and Terms
Not required to enter with the primary K-1 visa holder – the K-2 holder may enter after the K-1 holder enters, as long as the K-1 visa remains valid. The K-2 child visa holder may not enter before the K-1 visa holder.
Employment –may apply for a work permit from the USCIS by way of an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). You cannot begin work until the EAD has been granted.
Study
The applicant may study under a K-2 visa.
Length of stay
A K-2 visa is valid as primary K-1 visa is valid. If the marriage does not occur within 90 days of entry, the K-2 holder must depart the U.S. No extensions are available.
Change of Status / Green Card
The child may apply for an Adjustment of Status to permanent residency after the marriage takes place.
Citizenship
If you came to the U.S. on a K-2 visa, you may apply for citizenship 5 years after your Adjustment of Status is approved. However, depending on your age when your K-1 parent married & became a U.S. citizen, you may be granted citizenship automatically.
Trust Velie Law With Your K2 Visa Application
If your K2 Visa Application is important to you, here are four great reasons why you should speak to Velie Law Firm today.
- The care we put into all our applications gives us the highest success rates in the industry.
- Plus you get our “Success Guarantee” — if your first application is not successful, we’ll review and resubmit at no cost.
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