F-2-15 visa: parent of an adult child

Parent of an adult child visa at a glance

Parent of an adult child visa at a glance
Official name	Parent raising a child who has become an adult (F-2-15)
Who it covers	A parent raising a child who has become an adult
Neighbouring visas	Child rearing for a minor child (F-6-2), discontinued marriage (F-6-3)
Requirements and documents	We explain these in the consultation, based on the facts of your case
How K-Biz Visa covers it	Covered in our F-6 marriage migrant consultations

The child's age: Raising a minor child and raising a child who has become an adult fall under different visas. The route to look at depends on the child's age.
Requirements: Detailed criteria such as the child-raising period, length of stay and income follow the official criteria at the time you apply. We tell you in the consultation whether you qualify.
Residence and permanent residence: Residence (F-2) is a visa status. Permanent residence (F-5) is a separate status.

In your first enquiry, tell us your child's age and your current visa status. We start by deciding which route to look at.

We ask only for the sensitive documents the review needs, and keep and delete them under our privacy policy.

Raising a minor child falls under F-6-2, in the marriage migrant group. Raising a child who has become an adult falls under F-2-15.

The procedures and criteria on this page follow the guidance of the agencies and the laws below. How they apply is checked case by case.

Send an enquiryTell us your child's age and your current visa status, and we will reply with the route to look at.

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