K-3 Visa received

[miamiwife 0]

Hi there! A friend of mine from this website recently received his K-3 visa on his passport in the mail and it said the expiration date was in 6 months. We were under the impression a K-3 is good for 2 years. Can anyone explain the discrepancy?

[rmncm 0]

The visa stamp is good for 6 months ie: it has to be used before the 6 months expire, it's also a 1 time use. Once here in the states you have to adjust status also, if I remember what I read it cost around $1010 to file AOS to get a 10 year GC.

[Jasman0717 8]

The visa stamp is good for 6 months ie: it has to be used before the 6 months expire, it's also a 1 time use. Once here in the states you have to adjust status also, if I remember what I read it cost around $1010 to file AOS to get a 10 year GC.

Yep, $1010

[miamiwife 0]

Isn't the K-3 good for 2 years, multiple entry? It is the K-1 that is only good for one entry. Did they change this rule?

[I Miss Her 0]

Isn't the K-3 good for 2 years, multiple entry? It is the K-1 that is only good for one entry. Did they change this rule?

K-3 visa generally valid for 2-years, except in those instances in which the limitations of age (aging-out), security concerns or ineligibility waiver limitations indicate a shorter period of validity is necessary.

K-3 visa holders are authorize to remain in the United States for the period specified on their I-94.

They may request extension of their stay using form I-539. Their status may be terminating if they do not file adjustment of status or extension of stay with the Service.

They may travel outside of the United States and return using their nonimmigrant K-3 visa, even if they have filed for adjustment of status in the United States prior to departure.

[sardes 0]

please don't speak so certainly about the topics that you are not sure. K-3 is very different from K-1. like miamiwife said as far as we know K-3 is good for 2 years and it is multiple entry..if they didn't change the law..

The visa stamp is good for 6 months ie: it has to be used before the 6 months expire, it's also a 1 time use. Once here in the states you have to adjust status also, if I remember what I read it cost around $1010 to file AOS to get a 10 year GC.

Edited February 2, 2009 by sardes