Arrival in the United States on a K-1 visa and K-2 visa

Yes. Upon receipt of the work permit, any children can file an application for a U.S. social security number (form SS-4) with a local Social Security Administration (SSA) office. The SSA processing of the social security number application requires approximately 2 to 3 weeks.

Yes. Upon entry into the United States, any children are eligible to file an application for an employment authorization document (work permit) with the USCIS. The USCIS processing of the work permit application requires approximately 90 days. Also, any children can choose to wait and file an application for a work permit along with the… Read More

Yes. Upon receipt of the work permit, the fiancé(e) can file an application for a U.S. social security number (form SS-4) with a local Social Security Administration (SSA) office. The SSA processing of the social security number application requires approximately 2 to 3 weeks.

Once the fiancé(e) marries the U.S. citizen, then any children (under 21 and unmarried) can file an application to adjust their status with the USCIS to become a lawful permanent resident (‘green card’ holder) of the United States. The application will be processed in the United States without need for the children to depart.

Yes. Upon entry into the United States, the fiancé(e) is eligible to file an application for an employment authorization document (work permit) with the USCIS. The USCIS processing of the work permit application requires approximately 90 days. Also, the fiancé(e) can choose to wait and file an application for a work permit along with the… Read More

The fiancé(e) and any children must enter the United States within 6 months of issuance of the K-1 and K-2 visas. Upon arrival in the United States, the fiancé(e) will be questioned by a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer who will review the K-1 and K-2 visas. The CBP officer will issue the fiancé(e)… Read More

After entry, the fiancé(e) must marry the U.S. citizen within 90 days. The 90 day period cannot be extended. If the fiancé(e) does not marry the U.S. citizen within 90 days of entry, they and their children must depart the United States upon expiration of the 90 days. The 90 day period cannot be extended… Read More

No. There are no exceptions to this regulation.

After entry, the fiancé(e) must marry the U.S. citizen within 90 days. The 90 day period cannot be extended. If the fiancé(e) does not marry the U.S. citizen within 90 days of entry, then they and their children must depart the United States upon expiration of the 90 days.

Yes. However, if the fiancé(e) marries a different U.S. citizen they cannot obtain permanent residence (‘green card’) in the United States based upon this marriage. The fiancé(e) must depart the United States.