Family Petition

A U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR) can sponsor their relatives for visas. There are two types of visas: immigrant visas for immediate relatives and family-based immigrant visas. Immediate relative immigrant visas can be issued to the following types of relatives of a U.S. citizen:

Spouse (fiancée);

Unmarried children under 21 years of age;

Foreign orphans legally adopted in a foreign country;

Foreign orphan who will be legally adopted in the U.S. and

Parent of a U.S. citizen over the age of 21

Family Preference Categories

Family preference immigrant visas may be issued to relatives who qualify under the following family preference categories:

Preference #1: Unmarried children and minor grandchildren of U.S. citizens

Preference #2: Spouses, minor children, and unmarried children over the age of 21 of lawful permanent residents (LPRs)

Preference #3: Married children of U.S. citizens, their spouses, and minor children

Preference #4: Siblings of U.S. citizens over the age of 21, their spouses, and minor children

If you wish to sponsor a loved one for a family visa, our firm can help. We understand the importance of reuniting with your family and can assist you in processing a family visa application. The legal and administrative process of family-based immigration can sometimes be complex, and we can provide you with sound legal guidance.