Family Members and Immigration Law
The process to bring a relative includes include:
- The USCIS must approve your initial form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative as a sponsor for visa entry into the U.S. If you intend to be an approved sponsor, you must have current legal status in the United States.
- The U.S. State Department will assign an immigrant visa number to your petition as soon as one becomes available.
- When assigned a visa number, you are eligible to apply for a status of lawful permanent resident. If you are outside of the U.S., the process must be completed at the U.S. Consulate serving your region.
If you want to be a sponsor to bring a family member to America:
- Be ready to prove that you are a legal relative of the person seeking a family visa.
- You must be a naturalized citizen or a legal resident of the United States.
- Be ready to prove that you will support your relative financially.
Who is eligible to apply for a family visa for entry?
- Parents
- Fiancé visas (K1) or spouse (K3)
- Children under age 21, unmarried
- Adult son or daughter, unmarried or married
- Adult brother or sister
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FAQ Question
What are factors considered by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in granting an individual immigration status?
Answer: Factors considered by the USCIS include whether the applicant has an immediate relative who is a US citizen or a lawful permanent resident; whether the applicant has a permanent employment opportunity in the US and whether that employment fits under one of the five eligible employment categories; and whether the applicant qualifies for refugee status.