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9 FAM 402.7

FIANC(e) and other NIV Family Members Processed as if Immigrants K and N visas

(CT:VISA-910; 08-05-2019)
(Office of Origin: CA/VO/L/R)

9 FAM 402.7-1 Statutory and REgulatory Authorities

9 FAM 402.7-1(A) Immigration and Nationality Act

(CT:VISA-1; 11-18-2015)

INA 101(a)(15)(K) (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(K)); INA 101(a)(15)(N) (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(N); INA 101(a)(27)(I) (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)(I)); INA 101(a)(27)(L) (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)(L)); INA 101(b)(1) (8 U.S.C. 1101(b)(1)); INA 203(a) (8 U.S.C. 1153(a)); INA 203(d) (8 U.S.C. 1153(d)); INA 204(a)(1) (8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)); INA 212(a) (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)); INA 212(d)(3)(A) (8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(3)(A)); INA 214(b) (8 U.S.C. 1184(b)).

9 FAM 402.7-1(B) Code of Federal Regulations

(CT:VISA-1; 11-18-2015)

8 CFR 214.2(k); 8 CFR 214.2(n)(4); 22 CFR 41.81; 22 CFR 41.82; 22 CFR 41.86.

9 FAM 402.7-2 OVERVIEW of K and N Visas

(CT:VISA-910; 08-05-2019)

K and N visas are nonimmigrant visa classifications but are processed similarly to immigrant visas. Information on these classifications is therefore found in the appropriate sections of 9 FAM 502.1 through 9 FAM 502.7.

9 FAM 402.7-3 FIANC(e)/Spouse of American Citizen - K Visas

(CT:VISA-631; 07-12-2018)

See 9 FAM 502.7-3.

9 FAM 402.7-4 PARENT or Child of SK or SN Special Immigrant - N Visas

(CT:VISA-631; 07-12-2018)

See 9 FAM 502.7-4.

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