What is a K-2 visa?
Refreshed annually
The K-2 visa is a nonimmigrant visa issued for family purposes. Nonimmigrant visas are admitted for people who intend to stay in the US temporarily. K-2 visas accounted for 0.07% of all issued visas in FY 2024.
In FY 2024,
7.31K
visas issued by the US were K-2 visas
The K-2 visa allows the unmarried children under 21 years of age of a K-1 fiancé(e) visa holder to enter the United States. This visa is designed to ensure that children can accompany their parent who is marrying a U.S. citizen.
The length of stay for a K-2 visa is typically up to 90 days, aligning with the K-1 visa holder's authorized stay period.
The State Department does not maintain a cap on K-2 visas.
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