The K-4 Visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows unmarried children under 21 years old of a foreign spouse of a U.S. citizen (K-3 visa holder) to enter and live in the United States. It provides a way for families to stay together while the immigration process is underway and offers a path to permanent residency (Green Card) for the child.
✅ Unmarried children under 21 of a K-3 visa applicant
✅ Child must be legally recognized by the K-3 parent
✅ Child must be listed in the Form I-129F or added later with proper documentation
✅ Child must enter the U.S. with or after the K-3 parent (not before)
✔️ Allows children to accompany their parent to the U.S.
✔️ Can live and study in the U.S.
✔️ Eligible to adjust status to a Green Card holder
✔️ No separate I-130 petition required immediately (can be filed after entry)
✔️ Helps maintain family unity during the immigration process
✅ Must be the biological or legally adopted child of the K-3 visa holder
✅ Must be unmarried and under 21 years of age
✅ Must be included on or supported by the Form I-129F
✅ Enter the U.S. at the same time or after the K-3 parent
✅ U.S. citizen stepparent must file Form I-130 for the K-4 child before they turn 21
K-4 Visa is valid for 2 years or until the child turns 21, whichever comes first
Child can apply for Adjustment of Status (Form I-485) after the U.S. citizen files Form I-130 on their behalf
Can remain in the U.S. while the Green Card process is ongoing
Valid passport
Birth certificate proving relationship to K-3 parent
DS-160 confirmation
Copy of Form I-129F and I-130 receipt for the parent
Passport-size photographs
Medical examination report
Police clearance certificate (if applicable)
Evidence of family relationship
Visa application fee receipt
✅ Assistance with properly including children in the K-3 process
✅ Help with document preparation and consular filing
✅ Guidance on Form I-130 and I-485 filing timelines
✅ Support to ensure on-time adjustment of status before age-out
✅ End-to-end immigration help for family-based visa categories
