Who qualifies for the V visa?
Spouses and children under the age of 21 of Lawful Permanent Residents who have been waiting at least three years for their immigrant visa applications to be processed in the family based (F2A) second preference category on the basis of a petition filed on or before December 21, 200, may apply for the V visa, provided their priority date is not yet current, or the immigrant visa petition has not yet been approved.