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V VisasThe V Visas are for spouses and children of Legal Permanent Residents. The following eligibility requirements apply: The relative is lawfully married to a Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States (V-1), or is the unmarried child (under the age of 21) of a Lawful Permanent Resident (V-2) The relative is the principal beneficiary of a relative petition (Form I-130) that was filed by the Lawful Permanent Resident spouse/parent on or before December 21, 2000 The relative has been waiting at least 3 years since the petition was filed for status as a Lawful Permanent Resident because the petition is still pending, or has been approved but an immigrant visa is not yet available or there is a pending application to adjust status or application for an immigrant visa. Persons in V-1, V-2, or V-3 status are eligible to apply for a work permit. You should use INS Form I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization) to apply for a work permit. The derivative child of a V-1 or V-2 nonimmigrant is eligible for a V-3 visa or for V-3 status. For more information, or for help determining and obtaining the right VISA for you, please consider a legal consultation. |