| 4. | Can I work on V-3 visa? | | |
| | | Yes, you may work on V-3 visa after obtaining a valid Employment Authorization Document. You must use Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, to apply for a work permit. |
| 5. | Are there any travel restrictions on V-3 visa? | | | | | |
No, there are no travel restrictions on V-3 visa. As long as you possess a valid V-3 visa you may be inspected and admitted to the U.S. after traveling abroad. If you have a pending Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, you do not need to obtain an Advance Parole prior to traveling out of the U.S. |
| | | | | Note: The departure of a V-3 nonimmigrant with a pending application for Adjustment of Status is not considered as the abandonment of the adjustment application upon departure. |
| 6. | What is the processing time of V-3 visa? | | | |
| | The processing time for V-3 visa is anything between three and six months from the date the application is made. |  |
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| 7. | How do I apply for change of status to V-3 while in the U.S.? | | | |
| | To apply for V-3 status in the U.S., you must: | | | |
| | | • | Show that you have been waiting since the last three years at least for the USCIS to act on your Form I-130, Petition
for Alien Relative |  | | • | Demonstrate you have not received a visa number
in case the USCIS has approved your petition, or that your Adjustment of Status or immigrant visa is still pending | | | • |
Submit completed Form I-539, Application to Extend or Change Nonimmigrant Status, and Supplement A | | | •
| Undergo a medical examination and submit Form I-693, Medical Examination of Aliens seeking Adjustment of Status, without the vaccination Supplement | |
| • | Pay the application fee, or request a waiver of the application fee | |
| • | Submit local documents establishing family relations (in some cases, testimonials to establish the truth of these relationships) | |
| • | Submit evidence to establish that your health and criminal backgrounds meet standards sufficient to protect the American public |
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