United States•North America1-3 months
1,095 USD
3 years
Yes
Not Required
Not Specified
No
Not Required
Spouse or unmarried child (under 21) of an O-1 or O-2 visa holder.
The O-3 is the US dependent visa for spouses and unmarried children under 21 of O-1 and O-2 nonimmigrants. No independent professional qualifications are required.
Stay mirrors the principal's O period — up to 3 years, renewable annually with no cap. Study is permitted; work is not. Children age out at 21.
This visa is ideal for spouses and children under 21 who want to accompany an O-1 or O-2 holder to the US without needing work authorization.
MRV application fee (consular) | 205 USD |
I-539 filing fee (online, in-US extension) | 420 USD |
I-539 filing fee (paper, in-US extension) | 470 USD |
Visa issuance (reciprocity) fee | — |
| Consular (interview + issuance) | 1 month – 3 months |
| I-539 standard (in-US) | 3 months – 1 year |
| Initial grant | 3 years |
| Status type | Tied to program duration |
Must be spouse or unmarried child under 21 of a valid O-1 or O-2 nonimmigrant
Principal O-1/O-2 must have an approved or pending I-129 petition
Must demonstrate genuine qualifying relationship (marriage certificate or birth certificate)
Must be admissible to the United States
Cannot enter the US before the principal O-1/O-2 holder
O-3 child status expires automatically at age 21
Education
none or higher
Valid passport (6+ months validity beyond intended stay)
DS-160 confirmation page (consular route) or completed I-539/I-539A (in-US)
Principal's Form I-797 Approval Notice
Marriage certificate (for spouse) or birth certificate (for child)
Certified English translations of non-English documents
Proof of financial support or employer letter for principal
Copies of principal's O visa and current I-94 record
Interview appointment confirmation (consular route)
| DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application | Fill online |
| I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Fill online |
| I-539A Supplemental Information for Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Fill online |
| Application Steps | Obtain principal O-1/O-2's Form I-797 Approval Notice; Complete Form DS-160 online (consular route) … | uscis.gov |
| Blockers | — | uscis.gov |
| Can Convert To | — | uscis.gov |
| Categories | family | uscis.gov |
| Code | us-o-3 | uscis.gov |
| Criminal Policy | Standard US inadmissibility grounds apply per INA §212; crimes involving moral turpitude, drug offen… | uscis.gov |
| Dual Intent | true | uscis.gov |
| Fee Breakdown | MRV application fee (consular): 205 USD; I-539 filing fee (online, in-US extension): 420 USD; I-539 … | travel.state.gov |
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