O3 Visa (Family Members of O Visa Holders)
An O3 visa may be obtained by an O1 or O2 visa holder's spouse and minor children. An O3 visa holder may remain in the US as long as the O1 or O2 visa holder remains in legal status. An O3 visa holder may change his or her status in the US. An O3 visa holder may not accept employment. He or she must obtain a work visa. An O3 visa holder may engage in full or part time educational study.
O3 Visas are appropriate for spouses and children of O visa holders who wish to visit or accompany the O visa holder to the United States.
The requirements for obtaining an O3 Visa is that the spouse and unmarried minor children of the O1 or O2 alien beneficiary are entitled to O3 nonimmigrant classification, subject to the same period of admission and limitations as the alien beneficiary, if they are accompanying or following to join the alien beneficiary in the United States. Neither the spouse nor a child of the alien beneficiary may accept employment unless he or she has been granted employment authorization.
Contact a Texas or Florida Immigration Lawyer at Bertolino LLP
Bertolino LLP maintains offices in Austin, Houston and San Antonio. To reach an attorney in the Austin office, call 512.476.5757. For the Houston office, call 713.225.7474. You may also contact the firm by e-mail.
