Purpose of the K-4 Visa

The K-4 visa is available to unmarried children of K-3 spouse visa applicants/holders who are below the age of 21 years old and are seeking to come to the United States for the purpose of adjusting status to that of a U.S. permanent resident.

Eligibility Requirements for a K-4 Visa

To qualify for K-4 Visa, the child applicant must be:

1. an unmarried child of a qualified K-3 spouse visa applicant;
2. under the age of 21 years (adjustment to permanent resident status must also be completed before the child turns 21);
3. seeking to come to the United States and adjust status to that of a permanent resident.

Supporting Documents for K-4 Visa

Supporting documents necessary to prove a child's eligibility for a K-4 visa will vary depending on the specifics of the case, but in general should include:

1. evidence proving the child's relationship to the child's parent who is a qualified K-3 spouse visa holder/applicant;
2. evidence proving the child is under the age of 21 years.

The suitability of the K-4 visa for the child-applicant's situation will be evaluated by a professional immigration attorney upon the initiation of the child's case. If after initial review of the case your attorney determines that there is another visa or immigration category more suitable for the child's situation, your attorney will advise you of the child's eligibility for the alternative category and you may elect to proceed accordingly. If your attorney determines that the child does not reasonably qualify for any available nonimmigrant or immigrant category, your attorney will advise you of the child's lack of eligibility and may reserve the right to withdraw from the case. A case initiation fee may apply.