An individual inside or outside the United States may apply for a V visa if eligible. Spouses (V-1) and children (V-2) of Lawful Permanent Residents or dependent children of the spouses (V-3) are eligible for V visas if:

1)   Prior to December 21, 2000, the Lawful Permanent Resident spouse or parent filed
      an I-30 petition on their behalf and

2a) The petition has been pending for 3 years or longer or

2b) 3 or more years have elapsed after the petition was approved and a visa number is
      not immediately available or