K-2 Visa: Children of K-1 fiance visa holders

      
The K-2 nonimmigrant visa allows the child(ren) of a K-1 fiancé(e) visa holder to enter into the U.S. and await the availability of an immigrant visa.

Eligibility for K2 visa:
      
To qualify for K2 visa, you must be:     
    
•       Less than 21 years old
•       The unmarried child of a K-1 applicant
•       Seeking to immigrate to the U.S.

Privileges  on K-2 visa:
      
On K-2 visa, you may:
         
•       Reside in the U.S. with your family while waiting for the marriage of your K-1 parent
•       Apply for Employment Authorization, using USCIS Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization
•       Study in the U.S.
•        Apply for permanent residence once your parent and his or her U.S. Citizen fiancee marry.

Limitations of K-2 visa:
       
On K-2 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