F-3 Visa

F-3 Visa: Married Sons & Daughters of U.S. Citizens

The F-3 Visa is a U.S. family-based immigrant visa for the married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens. It allows these adult children, along with their spouse and minor children, to immigrate to the United States as permanent residents (Green Card holders).

Who Can Apply for an F-3 Visa?

✅ Married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens
✅ Applicant must be 21 years of age or older
✅ The U.S. citizen parent must file a petition on their behalf
✅ The applicant’s spouse and minor children can also be included and immigrate under the same petition

Key Benefits of the F-3 Visa

✔️ Live permanently in the U.S. with your family
✔️ Receive Green Card (permanent residency) upon entry
✔️ Eligible to work and study in the U.S.
✔️ Pathway to U.S. citizenship after fulfilling residency requirements
✔️ Bring spouse and children (under 21) to the U.S. on the same petition

F-3 Visa Requirements

To qualify for an F-3 Visa:

✅ The petitioner must be a U.S. citizen (age 21 or older)
✅ The applicant must be the married son or daughter of the U.S. citizen
✅ The U.S. citizen must file Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative)
✅ Must provide evidence of a valid parent-child relationship
✅ Meet financial sponsorship requirements (Form I-864, Affidavit of Support)
✅ Applicants must pass required medical exams and background checks

Duration of Stay

  • Permanent residency is granted — the Green Card is valid for 10 years

  • Renewable Green Card

  • Eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship after meeting naturalization requirements

F-3 Visa Application Process

Files Form I-130 with USCIS

Petition is approved

Submit all required fees

Complete DS-260 Immigrant Visa

Undergo medical examination

Attend visa interview at U.S. Embassy

Receive F-3 Visa

Required Documents

  • Valid passports

  • Birth certificate proving parent-child relationship

  • Marriage certificate of the applicant

  • Form I-130 receipt notice

  • DS-260 confirmation page

  • Proof of U.S. citizenship of the parent

  • Affidavit of Support (Form I-864)

  • Medical exam report

  • Police clearance certificates

  • Visa fee receipts

Why Choose Us for F-3 Visa Support?

✅ Experienced guidance through complex family-based immigration cases
✅ Help preparing and organizing all required documents
✅ Support for financial sponsorship and Affidavit of Support
✅ Consular interview preparation for the entire family
✅ Friendly, step-by-step assistance until you receive your Green Cards