Reuniting with Your U.S. Citizen Spouse — The K-3 Visa Explained
If you are legally married to a U.S. citizen but still reside outside the United States, the K-3 visa offers a faster and more practical way to reunite with your spouse. Designed specifically to reduce the waiting time for immigrant visa processing, the K-3 visa allows you to enter the U.S. and adjust your status to permanent resident while already living with your loved one. This is a game-changing option for couples separated by borders who want to begin their lives together sooner rather than later.
The K-3 is a nonimmigrant visa, but it grants temporary legal status in the U.S. and allows you to apply for work authorization as well as permanent residency (green card) after arrival. You can also bring your unmarried children under 21 on a K-4 visa. The K-3 visa helps couples avoid prolonged physical separation and the emotional strain of being apart during the immigration process.
The process involves filing multiple petitions and navigating various U.S. immigration agencies, including USCIS, the National Visa Center, and a U.S. consulate. Many applicants face challenges such as missing documentation, translations, delays in responses from immigration authorities, or interview preparation issues. Our team ensures full legal support to reduce errors and avoid delays or denials.
Top Benefits of the K-3 Visa
✅ Faster reunification for married couples
✅ Ability to live in the U.S. while awaiting a green card decision
✅ Eligible to apply for work authorization
✅ Children can be included through the K-4 visa
✅ No need to wait outside the U.S. for long periods
✅ Peace of mind and emotional stability for both spouses
Who Qualifies for a K-3 Visa?
— You are legally married to a U.S. citizen
— Your spouse has filed Form I-130 on your behalf
— You reside outside the U.S. and seek to enter sooner
— You do not currently hold another visa that allows U.S. entry
— You have no disqualifying criminal or immigration history
Once Form I-129F is filed for the K-3 visa, your case is reviewed by USCIS, then sent to the National Visa Center, and finally forwarded to the U.S. embassy or consulate for your visa interview. The faster you prepare the documentation, the quicker you can be reunited.
How We Support You
Our legal team provides full-service guidance through each stage:
— Preparing and submitting Forms I-130 and I-129F
— Advising on the optimal immigration strategy for your case
— Document compilation, translation, and consular interview prep
— Post-entry support: green card application, work permit, Social Security Number
— K-4 visa assistance for your children
— Full representation until permanent status is granted
Timeline and Costs
— USCIS processing: 3–8 months
— Consular stage: 1–3 months
— Consular fee: $265
— Translations, medical exam, and related: $300–$600
— Legal services: $1000–$2500 depending on complexity
— Additional costs: work authorization, SSN, tax consultation — upon request
Start Your Life Together — Without Delay
Don't let immigration delays stand between you and your spouse. With expert support and a clear legal plan, you can build your future together in the U.S. sooner than you thought possible. Contact us today — we work with clients across Ukraine, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Moldova, and the entire CIS region. Your future together starts now.
