K-2 Visa
A K-2 visa is a nonimmigrant visa that allows the unmarried children (under 21 years of age) of a K-1 visa holder to enter the United States.It’s essentially a dependent visa that accompanies the K-1 visa.
Key points about K-2 visas
Eligibility
- The child must be unmarried and under 21 years old.
- The child must be accompanying their K-1 visa holder parent to the U.S.
Purpose
- To allow children to join their parent in the U.S. while the parent goes through the K-1 visa process and subsequent marriage.
- The K-2 visa provides temporary status in the U.S. until the child can adjust their status to a lawful permanent resident (green card holder).
Process
- The K-2 visa is typically included in the same petition as the K-1 visa (Form I-129F).
- The child will need to attend a visa interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate.
- Upon approval, the child can enter the U.S. with their K-1 visa holder parent.
Important to note
- The K-2 visa is tied to the K-1 visa. If the K-1 visa is denied or revoked, the K-2 visa will also be affected.
- Once in the U.S., K-2 visa holders can attend school and work after obtaining necessary permits.
- After the K-1 visa holder marries the U.S. citizen and adjusts their status to a green card holder, the K-2 visa holder can also apply to adjust their status to a green card holder.
- For more detailed information, you can consult the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website or seek advice from an immigration attorney.
Frequently Asked Questions
A K-2 visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows the unmarried children of a K-1 visa holder to enter the United States.
Unmarried children under the age of 21 who are accompanying their K-1 visa holder parent to the U.S. are eligible.
The purpose is to allow children to join their parent in the U.S. while the parent goes through the K-1 visa process and subsequent marriage.
The K-2 visa is typically included in the same petition as the K-1 visa. The child will need to attend a visa interview and, upon approval, can enter the U.S. with their parent.
After the K-1 visa holder marries the U.S. citizen and adjusts their status to a green card holder, the K-2 visa holder can also apply to adjust their status to a green card holder.