<html> <head> <title>A-3 Applications, US A-3, US Immigration Visa Servises, Employment Visas - VisaNow.Com Visa Directory A-3</title> <meta name="description" content="VisaNow.com offers US immigration visa servises including A-3 applications."> <meta name="keywords" content="A-3, A3, GREEN CARDS, US GREEN CARD, GREENCARD, EMPLOYMENT VISA, IMMIGRATION, UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION VISA, US IMMIGRATION VISA, H-1B VISA, H1B VISA, UNITED STATES GREENCARD, EMIGRATION, IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY, IMMIGRATION, LAWYER, IMMIGRATION SERVICES, IMMIGRANT, US CITIZENSHIP, USCIS, US Citizenship and Immigration Services, WORK PERMITS, ETA 750 A, ETA 750 B, I-130, I-485, I-765, B-1, B-2, EMPLOYER ASSISTANCE, IMMIGRATION FORMS AND APPLICATIONS, USCIS FORMS, VISA PROCESSING SERVICE, HUMAN RESOURCE, TOURIST VISA, STUDENT VISA, PERMANENT RESIDENCE, TEMPORARY RESIDENCE, VISA INFORMATION, VISANOW.COM, VISANOW, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, IL"> <link href="/styles.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"> <script language="JavaScript" src="/IFrame.js"></script> <script language="JavaScript"> <!-- VerifyIFrameParent('/visadirectory/visas/a3.asp'); //--> </script> </head> <body bgcolor="#FFFFFF" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" topmargin="0" leftmargin="0"> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr align="left" valign="top"> <td width="100%"><img src="/images/spacer.gif" width="1" height="8"><br> <span class="text"><a href="javascript:history.back(1)" id="anchors" target="_top">Back</a><img src="/images/spacer.gif" width="1" height="8"><br> <br></span> <span class="subhead">A-3<br> </span> <span class="text">Issued to personal employees, attendants and servants of persons holding an A-1 or A-2 visa.<br> <a href="javascript: launchVisa('A-3')"><img src="/images/b-start-your-app-or.gif" width="163" height="19" vspace="10" border=0></a><br> <br></span> <span class="text"> <a href="javascript: ScrollFormTo('requirements')" target="_self">What Are The Requirements For An A-3 Visa?</a><br> <a href="javascript: ScrollFormTo('dependents')" target="_self">Can A-3 Dependents Be Employed?</a><br> <a href="javascript: ScrollFormTo('valid')" target="_self">How Long Is The A-3 Visa Valid?</a><br> What Is The Application Fee: <a HREF="#" onclick="launchFullService('A-3'); return false;">Full Service</a><img src="/images/g-divider.gif" width="15" height="10"><a HREF="#" onclick="launchFastForms('True','A-3'); return false;">Fast Forms</a><br> <br> <br></span> <a name="requirements" id="requirements"></a> <span class="subhead">What Are The Requirements For An A-3 Visa?<br></span> <span class="text"> <ul> <li>If the applicant is presently in the United States, in status, VisaNow.com<font size=2><sup>®</sup></font> can submit the application here in the U.S.</li> <li>If the applicant is residing outside of the United States, the applicant submits Form DS-156 to the U.S. Consular office where he/she resides.</li> </ul> The consular officer may require additional documents to verify the purpose for obtaining the visa. The visa may be issued on the same day that the application is made and is in the form of a stamp in the applicant's passport.<BR><BR> The A-3 visa is for attendants, servants and personal employees of persons holding an A-1 or A-2 visa.<BR><BR> The government defines these designations as follows:<BR><BR> <B>Attendants:</B><BR> (1) Persons paid by public funds of a foreign government or international organization; (2) who are accompanying or following to join the principal alien (A-1 or A-2 holder); (3) to whom a duty or service is owed; (4) including members of the armed forces of the foreign country.<BR><BR> <B>Servants and personal employees:</B><BR> Persons employed in a domestic or personal capacity, by a principal alien who are paid by the principal’s private funds.<BR><BR> <br></span> <a name="dependents" id="dependents"></a> <span class="subhead">Can A-3 Dependents Be Employed?<br></span> <span class="text">Family members of A-3 aliens may not be employed in the United States.<br><br></span> <a name="valid" id="valid"></a> <span class="subhead">How Long Is The A-3 Visa Valid?<br></span> <span class="text">A-3 visa holders are admitted to the United States for up to three years. An extension may be granted in increments of two years and must be accompanied by a statement signed by the employing official stating that: <ol> <li>He/she has the intention of employing the applicant; and </li> <li>A description of the type of work the applicant will perform.</li> </ol><br><br></span> <a href="javascript: launchVisa('A-3')"><img src="/images/b-start-your-app-or.gif" width="163" height="19" vspace="10" border=0></a></span></td> <td rowspan="29"><img src="/images/spacer.gif" width="25" height="1"></td> </tr> <tr align="left" valign="top"> <td width="100%"><br><br> <a href="" onClick="self.scrollTo(0,0); return false;" id="anchors">TOP</a><img src="/images/g-divider.gif" width="15" height="10"> <a href="javascript:history.back(1)" id="anchors" target="_top">Back</a></td> </tr> </table> </body> </html>
