V Nonimmigrant Visa (Spouses/Children of Lawful Permanent Residents with Pending Immigrant Petitions)
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Visa details
Fee
160 USD (Consular MRV fee)
Max stay
tied to visa validity; typically temporary while immigrant visa becomes available
Validity
varies by issuance
Entry type
multiple
Extendable
conditional
Work allowed
yes (may apply for employment authorization)
Sponsorship required
yes (derivative of pending immigrant petition)
Financial requirements
none
Health insurance required
no
Path to permanent residency
yes (pending immigrant petition leads to immigrant visa/admission)
Path to citizenship
conditional
Processing time
consular processing varies
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