Change from F3 to F1

[tom678]

Hello,

I have some questions and I'd like to ask for some guidance/answers/feedback, please?

I am approved for a F3 category green card visa. I am waiting for a visa number. It'll take another 2-3 years for the visa number to come through.

However, at the moment, I'm separated and am going through a divorce.

Will US CIS change the F3 category to F1 category? I mean, does 'unmarried' include 'divorced'? Will I need to wait until the divorce papers are formal?

What happens to the applications of my children, who were included in the F3 category, initially.

Many Thanks!

- Amanul

[aanto]

Did you figure out this yet ? I am going through the same situation.
Best to consult with an attorney i guess.

[newacct]

Yes, divorced is unmarried and would put you in F1 category. The divorce has to be final before you are legally unmarried. Children can be derivative beneficiaries of an unmarried person.