K-3 | Foreign-Citizen Spouse

Form K-3, foreign-citizen spouse visa, is the form used to bring foreign-citizen spouses to the U.S. to live with their U.S. citizen spouse by obtaining the nonimmigrant K-3 visa overseas and enter the United States to await approval of the immigrant visa petition.

Qualifications

  • Be legally married
  • Meet the requirements set in the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act of 2005
  • Have a pending Form I-130

What You'll Need

  • Completed Form DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application. You (and any eligible children applying for K-4 visas) must: (1) complete Form DS-160 and (2) print the DS-160 confirmation page to bring to your interview
  • A passport valid for travel to the United States
  • Civil documents—the original(s) or certified copies, and photocopies of the following:
  • Birth certificate
  • Marriage certificate for the marriage to the U.S. citizen spouse
  • Divorce or death certificate(s) of any previous spouse(s)
  • Police certificates from your present country of residence and all countries where you have lived for 6 months or more since age 16 (police certificates are also required for accompanying children age 16 or older)
  • Medical examination
  • Evidence of financial support
  • Two (2) 2x2 photographs (see the required photo format explained in Photograph Requirements)
  • Evidence of relationship with your U.S. citizen spouse

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FAQs

Is there a fee to file the K-3?

Yes, there is a $265 filing fee. If you apply online, you can also pay online. If you pay by mail, then you can pay via money order, personal check, cashier’s check, or by credit card using Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions. If you pay by check, you must make your check payable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

How can I file my K-3 form?

You can file your form online or by mail. Filing online allows you to:

  • Pay your filing fee online
  • Check the status of your case
  • Receive notifications and case updates
  • View personalized case completion date estimates
  • Respond to requests for evidence
  • Manage your contact information, including updating your address

 

You can create an account to file online. You can also mail your form to your region’s designated USCIS office.

Of course, you can choose to manage your case independently. However, working with immigration experts can help you navigate the process and provide guidance throughout.

You may be represented, at no expense to the U.S. government, by an attorney or other duly authorized representative. Your representative must submit Form G-28, Notice of Entry or Appearance as Attorney or Representative. Your representative may also submit Form G-28 at the time of your interview.

Why should I work with ImmigrationUSA?

Immigration issues can be quite complicated. Combine that with the current rate of change in U.S. policies, it can be hard to keep up. Our team puts their experience to work for you and your particular situation. We work hard to stay on top of policy changes and are prepared for changes down the line. We offer patented online software, MyEsq, that streamlines the filing process and makes our knowledgeable team of lawyers just a click away.

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