K-3/K-4 Nonimmigrant (Spouse/Children of U.S. citizen awaiting immigrant visa)
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Visa details
Fee
265 USD (Consular and USCIS fees apply)
Max stay
initially up to 2 years; may be extended while immigrant visa pending
Validity
as issued by consulate
Entry type
multiple
Extendable
yes (while immigrant petition pending)
Work allowed
yes (may apply for work authorization)
Sponsorship required
yes (U.S. citizen petitioner)
Financial requirements
minimum_income (for immigrant petition/support affidavit)
Health insurance required
no
Path to permanent residency
yes (intended as interim until immigrant visa/admission)
Path to citizenship
conditional
Processing time
consular/USCIS processing times vary
Official reference
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