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What is the K-2 Visa?
The K-2 visa is a nonimmigrant visa that allows the engaged partner of the United States citizen’s child(ren) to travel to the U.S. with their parent. Because of the K-2 visa’s connection to the K-1 Visa, K-2 visas are always linked to K-1 fiancé(e) visas.
The K-2 visa is filed along with the non-U.S. citizen fiancé(e) K-1 application, not the U.S. citizen’s K-1 application. This means that the U.S. citizen files just one application simply listing their fiancé(e) child(ren), while the non-U.S. citizen fiancé(e) is tasked with completing multiple applications depending on the amount of children the non-U.S. citizen has.
If you are already a K-1 visa holder and you have a child(ren) that you wish to have join you and your fiancé(e) in the United States, your child/children may be eligible for the K-2 visa. Contact our office today at (786)360-1366 or click “Contact Us” to schedule a consultation, and let us help you, your fiancé(e), and your children join together in the U.S.
Eligibility Requirements for K-2 Visa
Before determining whether or not to apply for the K2 visa on behalf of your child(ren), it is important to confirm that the U.S. citizen petitioner, their fiancé(e), and their child(ren) is eligible to apply. To qualify for a K-2 visa, your child(ren) must:
- Be under the age of 21 years old and unmarried at the time of entry to the U.S.
- Be a biological or legally adopted child, or any child recognized by the K-1 visa applicant’s home country. A child recognized by the home country would require any corroborating proof the K-1 visa applicant can provide to prove parentship.
- Be listed on Form I-129F, the K-1 fiancé(e) application filed by the U.S. citizen petitioner.
If the fiancé(e)’s child(ren) qualifies, the non-U.S. citizen fiancé(e) may apply for the K-2 visa as part of their K-1 visa application. Want to know if your child(ren) qualify for the K-2 Visa? Call our office at (786)360-1366 or click “Contact Us” and allow our team to help you.
Application Process for a K-2 Visa
As mentioned above, the K-2 Visa application is included in the U.S. citizen’s initial K-1 visa petition, Form I-129F. This means that the first step in the K-2 visa application process is the U.S. citizen filing Form I-129F for the fiancé(e) listing all eligible children under Part 2, Question 39 titled “Children of Beneficiary.”
Once the K-1 visa application is filed and approved by USCIS, and then forwarded to the U.S. embassy where the non-U.S. citizen fiancé(e) resides, the K-2 child (any qualifying child under the age of 21) must:
- Submit a separate Form DS-160, (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application), apart from the non-U.S. citizen’s Form DS-160.
- Attend the U.S. embassy interview either with or after the K-1 parent in their home country.
- Provide necessary documents, including:
- A Valid Passport (valid for at least six months beyond U.S. entry)
- Birth certificate to help show the child’s relationship to the K-1 parent
- Medical examination results conducted by an embassy-approved physician
- Police clearance certificate if the child is over 16.
- Passport-style photos
- Visa fee payment receipt (if applicable)
At K-1 Visa Law, our team is prepared to help you on your journey to getting you and your fiancé(e) along with their child(ren) here to the U.S. We will walk you through the entire application process, answer any questions you may have, and ensure your K-1 Visa application process is as smooth as possible. Contact our office today at (786)360-1366, and allow us to assist you.
Entering the U.S. & Next Steps
Once the K-2 application and interview process is complete, and USCIS has approved the application, your fiancé(e) and their children can enter the United States with their K-1 and K2 visas. It is important to note:
- The K-2 visa holder must enter the U.S. with or after the K-1 parent.
- The K-1 parent must marry the U.S. citizen petitioner within 90 days of entry for the K-2 child to remain eligible for a green card.
- After marriage, the K-2 child can apply for a green card (Adjustment of Status – Form I-485) along with the K-1 parent.
- Just like the K-1 visa, the K-2 visa is valid for up to 90 days. However, as long as the K-1 parent marries the U.S. citizen within 90 days, the child remains eligible to apply for adjustment of status.
- If the child turns 21 before getting a green card, they may lose eligibility, unless they qualify under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA).
- K-2 visa holders should avoid leaving the U.S. until they receive a travel document (Advance Parole) after filing Form I-485.
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