V Visa for Family of LPR
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Publication date: 31.07.2025
Recently, our team was asked a question: “My spouse is a lawful permanent resident in the U.S. Can I apply for a V visa while waiting for my immigrant petition to be processed?”
We wanna share the answer from our specialists:
24.07.2025 09:08:37 The V visa is a nonimmigrant visa created to allow families to stay together while waiting for the processing of immigrant visas. However, it is important to note that the V visa category is limited and only applicable under specific circumstances. The V visa was introduced as part of the Legal Immigration Family Equity (LIFE) Act in 2000. It was designed primarily for spouses and minor children of U.S. lawful permanent residents who had filed Form I-130 petitions on or before December 21, 2000. This means that if your immigrant petition was filed after this date, you would not be eligible for a V visa. If your situation does not meet these criteria, you will likely need to wait for your immigrant petition to be processed through the usual channels. It's always a good idea to consult with an immigration attorney or expert who can provide guidance based on your specific circumstances and help explore any other potential options available to you.
24.07.2025 23:28:59 No, you likely cannot apply for a V visa unless your spouse filed Form I-130 for you on or before December 21, 2000. The V visa category is essentially obsolete for new applicants and only applies to old cases pending for several years. If your spouse is a lawful permanent resident, your best option is to wait for your F2A immigrant petition (I-130) to be processed or explore possible status adjustments or other visa categories if eligible.
24.07.2025 23:49:15 No, you likely cannot apply for a V visa unless your spouse filed Form I-130 for you on or before December 21, 2000. The V visa category is essentially obsolete for new applicants and only applies to old cases pending for several years. If your spouse is a lawful permanent resident, your best option is to wait for your F2A immigrant petition (I-130) to be processed or explore possible status adjustments or other visa categories if eligible.
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