K-3/K-4 Nonimmigrant Visas 3/3

Question 1

1. What if the child marries before being issued an immigrant visa?

Answer 1

The K-4 status automatically expires 30 after he/she marries

Question 2

2. Can K-3/K-4 holders travel outside the US?

Answer 2

Yes. They can travel using their K-3/K-4 visa, except if the K-3/K-4 has expired and the applicant has an adjustment of status application that remains pending.

Question 3

3. K-3/K-4 status after approval of an Application for Adjustment of Status:

Answer 3

If Adjustment of Status is approved, the K-3/K-4 visa holder will become a lawful permanent resident of the US.

Question 4

4. If at the time of the approval of Adjustment of Status, the marriage is less than 2 years old:

Answer 4

the K-3/K-4 permanent resident status is issued on a conditional basis.

Question 5

5. What if your spouse is admitted as as a permanent resident on a conditional status?

Answer 5

You and your spouse will have to file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions of Residence, WITHIN THE 90 DAY PERIOD PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION DATE OF THE GREEN CARD.