V Visa | Nonimmigrant Family Visa
What is a V Visa?
The V Visa is a nonimmigrant family visa that allows eligible family members of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to enter the country and stay for up to two years. This visa is designed to help families reunite in the United States, allowing them to spend time together while waiting for their green card application to be processed.
The V Visa is available for spouses, children, parents, and siblings of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents who are waiting for their green card application to be approved. To qualify, applicants must have an approved I-130 petition from their relative in the United States, as well as proof of their relationship with that person.
Benefits of a V Visa
The main benefit of the V Visa is that it allows eligible family members to enter the United States and stay for up to two years while they wait for their green card application to be processed. This gives families the opportunity to spend time together in the United States while they wait for their green card application to be approved.
In addition, holders of a V Visa are allowed to work in the United States while they wait for their green card application to be approved. This can provide much-needed financial support for families during this period of transition.
Requirements for a V Visa
To qualify for a V Visa, applicants must meet certain requirements:
- Be related: Applicants must be related by blood or marriage to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
- Have an approved I-130 petition: Applicants must have an approved I-130 petition from their relative in the United States.
- Have proof of relationship: Applicants must provide proof of their relationship with their relative in the United States.
How To Apply For A V Visa
Applying for a V Visa is relatively straightforward: applicants must submit an online application form along with supporting documents such as proof of relationship and an approved I-130 petition from their relative in the United States.
For more information on applying for a V Visa, visit USA ESTA.