K-2 Visa
Global Allianz Law Firm LLP possesses the expertise to handle your immigration application for the K-2 visa.
The K-2 non-immigrant visa is designed to facilitate the entry of children of K-1 fiancé (e) visa holders into the United States, allowing them to wait for availability of an immigrant visa. As the child of a fiancé (e), one may obtain a derivative K-2 visa through their parent’s fiancé (e) petition. It is crucial for the American citizen petitioner to ensure that the child is appropriately named in the I-129F petition.
Following the marriage of the child’s parent and the American citizen, the child requires a separate Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status. The child has the option to travel either accompanying the K-1 parent/fiancé (e) or at a later date within one year from the issuance of the K-1 visa to their parent. If the child accompanies or follows the alien fiancé (e) within one year from the visa issuance date, a separate petition is not necessary. However, if it exceeds one year from the visa issuance, a separate immigrant visa petition becomes a requirement.
To qualify for the K-2 visa, the child must meet the following criteria:
- Be under 21 years old
- Be the unmarried child of a K-1 applicant
- Be seeking to immigrate to the US
Benefits of the K-2 visa include the ability to:
- Reside in the US for 90 days until the K-1’s marriage
- Study in the US
- Obtain work authorization
Global Allianz Law Firm LLP is dedicated to utilizing its expertise to navigate the complexities of the K-2 visa application process, ensuring a seamless immigration experience for its clients.
