Form I-130 + I-130A + I-129F
K-3 Spouse Visa Eligibility Check
Answer a few questions. We will tell you whether a K-3 fits your spouse, or whether a different route applies.
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The short answer
Who can file for a K-3 spouse visa?
A U.S. citizen with a spouse abroad can file Form I-129F for a K-3, with a Form I-130 for that spouse. Mail the I-130 first, then the I-129F with a copy of its receipt notice. If the I-130 is approved first, the K-3 case is usually closed and the spouse continues on an immigrant visa.
What USCIS asks for
What USCIS asks for
- You are a U.S. citizen
- You and your spouse are legally married
- A Form I-130 for the same spouse, mailed first, with a copy of its I-797C receipt notice going with the I-129F
- Your criminal history and any immigration court proceedings
- Evidence of the marriage, such as the marriage certificate
- Your spouse applies for the visa in the country where the marriage took place
The check
What this eligibility check covers
- Whether you are a U.S. citizen, since only a citizen files for a K-3
- Whether you and your spouse are already legally married
- Whether a Form I-130 for the same spouse is filed or ready to mail first
- Criminal history and immigration court proceedings
- Whether your spouse is already in the U.S., which fits the I-485 path
- An engaged couple, who belong on the K-1 check instead
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Mail the I-130 first. When its receipt notice arrives, usually 2 to 4 weeks later, mail the I-129F with a copy. If you already filed an I-130, send the I-129F with a copy of your I-130 receipt notice.
No. A K-3 is for a spouse abroad. A spouse who is here usually files Form I-485 with the I-130, if they were inspected and admitted or paroled.
No. The K-3 is for a married couple. An engaged couple uses the K-1 fiancé(e) visa check instead.
No. The I-129F has no USCIS fee for a K-3. The I-130 has its own fee on the USCIS fee schedule.
No. The check uses the facts you give and cannot decide the package for USCIS. Immiva is software, not a law firm.
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