K3 Marriage Visa For Filipinas

Interracial marriages are not new in the Philippines. It cannot be denied that the number of Filipinas marrying U.S. citizen increased. But even if these individuals have already tied their wedding knots, many of them stayed here in the country. This is where K3 visas enter the limelight.

K3 visas came into existence with the U.S. Legal Immigration Family Equity (LIFE) Act. Under this provision, spouses of U.S. citizens are able to enter the United States as non-immigrants. K3 visa does not only grant entry but also employment opportunities.

The K3 visa, however, cannot be used by cohabiting partners. When one speaks of cohabiting partners, these are couples that live together but are not legally bounded by marriage.

Lastly, K3 is a multiple entry visa which means that the visa holder can enter the U.S. for several times. This is also valid for two years. During the two-year period, the spouse should file for an adjustment of status.

Requirements for Eligibility

There are eligibility requirements that K3 applicants need to comply with. These are the following:

1. The petitioner and applicant should be legally married

2. Formal petition from the U.S. spouses

3. The applicant’s purpose should focus on the completion of permanent residency application. Evidently, illegal activities are prohibited and sanctioned

4. The approved Petition for Alien Fiance(e) or Form I-129 F must be presented to the U.S. consul

Required documents from the applicant

Aside from complying with the eligibility requirements, he or she needs to submit the following documents:

1. Present two (2) copies of non-immigrant visa application form

2. Police certificates from all the areas where the applicant lived since he or she was 16

3. Birth certificate

4. Marriage certificate

5. For those who have previous marriages, for example, widows and those whose marriages have been annulled, they should provide proofs or substantial evidences that marriage has been terminated

6. Two (2) photos

7. Fee payment

8. Evidences of financial support

Required documents from the sponsor

1. Form I-130 or Petition for Alien Relative

2. Birth certificates, naturalization or citizenship records or any document that would prove that the petitioner is a U.S. citizen

3. Two (2) biographic data sheets or G-325 A form. Both the applicant and petitioner should present Biographic Data Sheets

4. Proofs of marriage

5. Any evidence that would should that previous marriages have been terminated

6. Colored pictures or photographs