Family Visa: Reunite with Your Loved Ones in the U.S
Helping You Bring Your Loved Ones to the United States of America
People in the United States who have family in other countries often plan to help their loved ones immigrate to the United States, where they can live in a safe and healthy environment and seek employment or education. U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents can petition for immigration visas on behalf of certain family members. This can ensure that families can live together in the United States, and immigrants who receive green cards can obtain a variety of benefits. However, many people are unsure of the requirements they will need to meet in these situations and the procedures to follow when dealing with immigration officials. Fortunately, an experienced immigration attorney can help with these issues and ensure that family members can receive the visas they need.
The visa application process can be complex, but Immigration Lawyer can help you gather the proper documentation, complete and submit the necessary forms, and address any issues that may arise. We have a team of experienced immigration attorneys who are ready to assist you with your case. Our goal is to make the immigration process as simple and straightforward as possible for our clients.
Types of Family Visas
U.S. citizens and green card holders may sponsor certain family members for immigration. The types of visas available will be based on the sponsor’s status and their relationship to the family members seeking to immigrate to the United States. Family visas fall into two general categories:
- Immediate Relative Visas: U.S. citizens may apply for these types of visas on behalf of immediate family members, which includes a spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21. Citizens who are at least 21 years old may also provide sponsorship for their parents. IR visas generally allow for the quickest and simplest immigration process, as there are no wait times and no limits on the number of visas that can be issued.
- Family Preference Visas: These visas are available to relatives of U.S. citizens who are not classified as immediate relatives. Green card holders may also apply for these visas on behalf of their immediate family members. These categories have a limited number of immigration visas that can be granted each year, and there may also be wait times before these visas become available. Because of this, Family Preference visas are issued according to the following order of priority:
- Unmarried adult children of U.S. citizens over the age of 21 may receive F1 visas.
- Spouses or unmarried minor children of Green Card holders may receive F2A visas, and unmarried adult children of Green Card holders may receive F2B visas.
- Married children of U.S. citizens may receive F3 visas.
- Siblings of U.S. citizens may receive F4 visas.
Applying for an immigration visa can be a complex and time-consuming process. The sponsoring family member and the person or persons planning to immigrate to the United States will need to gather several types of documents, including birth certificates, passports, and evidence of family relationships, such as a marriage certificate. Immigrants will need to undergo a medical examination and submit all required medical and vaccination records. When applying for visas, the sponsoring family member will need to submit an Affidavit of Support, which will show that they can financially support the person or persons who will be immigrating to the United States of America.
Once a person is approved for an immediate relative or family preference visa, they will be able to enter the United States of America after being inspected by Immigration Officials at a port of entry. They will then be able to live and work in the United States while their application for permanent residence is being processed.
Contact Our Family Immigration Visa Attorneys
At Immigration Lawyer, we understand that immigration can be a complicated and emotional process for families. Our team of Immigration Lawyers is dedicated to helping our clients and ensuring that family members are able to reunite with their loved ones in the United States as quickly and easily as possible. Our goal is to help families navigate the immigration system and ultimately obtain visas and green cards for those seeking to live in the U.S. with their loved ones. Contact us today by completing the form below or calling 866-607-0885 to get started on your family immigration visa application.
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