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).
✅ 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
✔️ 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
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
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
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
✅ 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