| V-1:
Issued to spouses of LPRs waiting for immigrant petition approval
Who
Qualifies For A V-1 Visa Classification?
Spouses
of U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card) who are beneficiaries
of immigrant visa petitions pending with the CIS for at least
3 years or has been approved and 3 years has passed since the
filing date.
What
Are The Requirements For A V-1 Visa?
1.
The spouse is the beneficiary listed in Form I-130 that has been:
a. Pending for 3 years or more; or,
b. Approved and 3 years have passed since the date of filing;
2.
And, at the present time:
a. An immigrant visa number is not yet available to the beneficiary;
or,
b.
An immigrant visa number is available to the beneficiary, but
his/her application for an immigrant visa abroad or application
for adjustment of status in the U.S. is still pending.
Can V-1 Beneficiaries Be Employed?
Yes,
employment is allowed under this visa classification and can be
approved after the concurrent or subsequent filing of an I-765.
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