K-Visas
K visas are non-immigrant visas for fiancées/fiancés or spouses of U.S. citizens who intend to immigrate to the United States. There are two main types of K visas: K1 and K3. Both allow the beneficiary to travel to the U.S. to finish processing their Immigrant Visa. The initial petition for a K visa can only be made at a USCIS office in the United States.
Once USCIS approves the petition it is forwarded to the Immigrant Visa Unit of this Consulate and once received we will immediately mail you a letter with instructions on how to download the Packet 4 (PK4). The Packet 4 (PK4) is a packet of information that lists all the documents that are required for the visa interview. It also explains how to request an appointment through our Visa Information Service (VIS) once the beneficiary has complied with all the instructions mentioned in it.
Packet 4 for K1 visa applicants: These visas are based on petitions made by U.S. citizens for their fiancée/fiancé. This type of visa allows the beneficiary to travel to the United States to marry the petitioner and later file a change of status from non-immigrant to immigrant status.
Packet 4 for K3 visa applicants: These visas are based on petitions made by U.S. citizens for their spouses. This type of visa was created to reunify families in the United States until the Immigrant Visa can be processed.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please do NOT make any travel arrangements, purchase airline tickets, dispose of any property, or give up employment until you have received your immigrant visa.
