USA - Immigration

K-4 Visa: Children of K-3 visa holders

K-4 Visa: Children of K-3 visa holders:

The K4 visa is a nonimmigrant visa which allows the children of a K-3 spouse visa holder to enter into the U.S. and await the availability of an immigrant visa.

Eligibility  for K4 visa:
      
     To qualify for K-4 visa, you must be:
      
    
•       Less than 21 years old
•       The unmarried child of a K-3 applicant
•       Seeking to immigrate to the U.S.

Privileges on K-4 visa:
      
     On K-4 visa, you may:
      
    
•       Reside in the U.S. with your family while waiting for the approval of your immigrant visa petition
•       Apply for a work permit using Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization
•       Travel outside of the U.S. on short trips and return
•        Study in the U.S.

Limitations of K-4 visa:
       
     On K-4 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