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K-3Official USCIS form guideFamily-Based

K-3 Visa: Spouse Visa (Optional)

Optional visa for spouses of U.S. citizens. Must file I-130 first. K-3 processing is often slower than I-130, and many K-3 applications become unnecessary if I-130 is approved first.

12-24 months typical processingModerate difficulty6 steps
Start with step 1 below

What you’ll need before you start

Gather these so you’re ready. You don’t have to have everything before step 1, but it helps.

  • •Approved or pending I-130 receipt
  • •Marriage certificate
  • •Filing fees for I-130 and I-129F

How to use this guide

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Steps

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This guide is for general information only. Forms, fees, and rules change. Always use the official USCIS website for current forms, instructions, and filing.

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Estimates use public USCIS data—for planning only. For official status, use uscis.gov.

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