The K-2 Visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows unmarried children under 21 of a K-1 fiancé(e) visa holder to enter the United States and accompany their parent. It is part of the U.S. family-based immigration process and offers a direct path to permanent residency (Green Card) after the parent’s marriage to the U.S. citizen petitioner.
✅ Unmarried children under 21 years old of a K-1 fiancé(e) visa applicant
✅ Children who are legally recognized and listed on the Form I-129F petition
✅ Children who intend to enter the U.S. with or after the K-1 parent (but not before)
✔️ Allows children to accompany their parent to the U.S.
✔️ Eligible to study and live in the U.S.
✔️ Can apply for a Green Card after the parent’s marriage to the U.S. citizen
✔️ No separate sponsor needed — included in the K-1 petition
✔️ Provides a family-based pathway to permanent residency
✅ Child must be under 21 years old and unmarried
✅ Must be the biological or legally adopted child of the K-1 visa holder
✅ Must be listed in the original Form I-129F petition filed by the U.S. citizen
✅ Enter the U.S. at the same time or after the K-1 parent
✅ Parent must marry the U.S. citizen within 90 days of entering the U.S.
K-2 visa is valid for 90 days from entry into the U.S.
After the K-1 parent marries the U.S. citizen, the K-2 child must file Form I-485 to adjust status to a Green Card holder
May receive a conditional Green Card (valid for 2 years), then apply to remove conditions
Valid passport
Birth certificate proving relationship to K-1 parent
Form DS-160 confirmation
Copy of K-1 parent’s visa approval (Form I-129F)
Passport-size photographs
Medical examination report
Visa application fee receipt
Proof of parent-child relationship (adoption documents if applicable)
✅ Guidance on including children in the K-1 petition
✅ Support with document preparation and visa forms
✅ Assistance with consular interview and medical exam preparation
✅ Help with Green Card application (Form I-485) for the child after marriage
✅ End-to-end service to ensure family stays together throughout the process
