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K-4 Visa (Dependent Child of K-3 Visa Holder)
The K-4 Visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows unmarried children under 21 years of age of a K-3 visa holder to enter the United States and accompany their parent. This visa ensures that children can stay united with their parent while the parent’s K-3 visa and subsequent adjustment of status process is ongoing.
What is a K-4 Visa?
The K-4 Visa allows dependent children to:
Enter the United States with their K-3 visa parent.
Live in the U.S. while their parent adjusts status to permanent residency (Green Card).
Attend school and reside legally in the U.S. during the K-3 process.
Eventually become eligible for permanent residency after the parent’s adjustment of status.
Key features of the K-4 Visa include:
Validity: Single or multiple-entry visa linked to the K-3 parent’s visa.
Children must be unmarried and under 21 years of age.
Allows children to attend school and reside legally with the K-3 parent.
Leads to eligibility for permanent residency (Green Card) after the parent’s adjustment of status.
Why Choose a K-4 Visa?
Keep children united with their K-3 visa parent in the U.S.
Legal entry and residence during the marriage and green card process.
Allows children to attend school and integrate into life in the U.S.
Provides a clear pathway to permanent residency for dependent children.
Ideal for families seeking to remain together while immigration procedures are ongoing.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for a K-4 Visa:
The parent must be a K-3 visa holder.
Child must be unmarried and under 21 years of age at the time of application.
Child must intend to enter the U.S. with the K-3 parent.
Must meet health, security, and admissibility standards.
Examples of evidence for eligibility:
Proof of relationship to K-3 visa parent (birth certificate, adoption papers).
Passport and identification documents for the child.
Copy of K-3 visa petition and approval notice for the parent.
Medical examination report.
Additional supporting documents as requested by the consulate.
K-4 Visa Process
Include Dependents in K-3 Petition: U.S. citizen includes unmarried children under 21 in the Form I-130 petition and K-3 application.
USCIS Approval: Petition is reviewed and approved for both K-3 parent and K-4 children.
Consular Processing: Apply for K-4 visa at the U.S. consulate in the child’s country.
Visa Interview: Attend consular interview with supporting documents.
Entry to the U.S.: Enter the U.S. with the K-3 parent.
Adjustment of Status: After the K-3 parent’s adjustment, children can apply for Adjustment of Status to become permanent residents.
Documents Required
Valid passport for the child.
Birth certificate or adoption papers proving relationship to K-3 parent.
Form I-130 and K-3 approval notices.
Medical examination report.
Passport-sized photographs.
Additional supporting documents as requested by the consulate.
Timeline & Processing Time
USCIS Petition (Form I-130 & K-3) Processing: 6–12 months.
Consular Processing & Interview: 2–4 months.
Overall Timeline: Typically 8–15 months, depending on processing times and documentation.
K-4 vs. K-3 Visa
K-3 Visa: For the foreign spouse of a U.S. citizen.
K-4 Visa: For unmarried children under 21 of the K-3 visa holder.
K-4 visas are dependent on the K-3 parent’s visa approval and entry.
How We Help
We provide full support for K-4 Visa applicants:
Guidance on eligibility and required documentation for dependent children.
Assistance in including children in the K-3 petition.
Support with consular procedures and visa interview preparation.
Step-by-step guidance through entry to the U.S. and Adjustment of Status process.
Personalized support for families navigating the K-3/K-4 visa process.
Why Choose Us for K-4 Visa Assistance?
Expertise in K-3/K-4 visa applications and family-based immigration.
Proven success in K-4 approvals for dependent children.
Assistance with petition filing, documentation, and consular procedures.
Personalized guidance for families seeking to remain together in the U.S.
Trusted partner for families aiming to unite and live together legally in the U.S.