K2 Visa
(Non-immigrant visa for children of K-1 fiance visa holder)

Definition of K2 Visa:

K2 visa is a non-immigrant visa, which permits the child of a K-1 visa holder to enter into the United States and await the availability of an immigrant visa.

With K-2 visa, the children of K-1 fiance visa applicant are permitted to stay in the U.S. for a period of 90 days from the date of initial entry into the United States. The applicant is not eligible to apply for extension of stay on K-2 visa. If the parent k-1 visa holder does not marry within 90 days, the child should leave the U.S. within 30 days.

To qualify for K2 visa, you should be:

• less than 21 years old;
• be an unmarried child of a K-1 visa holder;
• be awaiting to immigrate to the U.S.

The application for K2 visa should be filed at the time of filing K-1 fiance petition. In order to get K2 visa, normally you have to attend an interview at the American Consulate. Certain consulates do not require a child of k-1 visa holder to attend the interview, if he/she is below the age of 14. Some consulates require a child to attend even if he/she is not going to enter into the U.S. with K-1 parent immediately, but will follow later.

Benefits:

With K2 visa,

• you are permitted to reside in the U.S. until K-1 parent’s marriage;
• you may apply for Employment Authorization, using USCIS Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization;
• you may study in the U.S.;
• you may apply for adjustment of status (Form I-485) for green card after the K-1 visa holder and U.S. citizen are married.

Limitations:

On K-2 visa, you are not:

• allowed to change to any other non-immigrant status;
• permitted to enter into the United States if you have been temporarily barred for any violation of the U.S. immigration laws.

Document requirements for K-2 Visa:

The documents to be submitted for applying for K2 visa are same as that for a K1 visa. While filing the application for K-2 visa, the applicant should submit the following documents-

• a valid passport (not needed if child is under 16);
• two completed DS-156 (non-immigrant visa application) forms.
• two completed DS-3052 Supplemental Application Forms.
• two recent color photographs (taken not more than six months prior to the application);
• a medical examination report;
• permission to travel from other parent;
• a copy of the child's official birth certificate issued by the Registrar of Births. The birth certificate of the child should disclose the date/place of birth and names of his/her parents;
• evidence of relationship such as letters, photographs which demonstrates that you have a legitimate relationship with the person who has petitioned for you;
• evidence of support which demonstrates that you or your children will not become a public charge in the United States. submit a completed Form I-134 (Affidavit of Support) to prove that your sponsor has sufficient financial resources;
• evidence of termination of prior marriage such as death certificate, divorce decree;
• military record: you must obtain your record of military service, if applicable and obtainable;
• police certificate: police certificates are required for every applicant aged 16 or over; and
• bank draft for visa fee.

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