Explore the different types of visas available for families looking to unite and live together in the United States, ensuring a seamless transition and a new start for family members of U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
The Family Visa is a category of visa that allows for the reunification of families in the United States. Through this visa, American citizens and permanent residents can bring their close family members to live together in the country. This visa reflects the value that the U.S. places on family and mutual support.
For fiancés of U.S. citizens.
For spouses of U.S. citizens.
For children, parents, and siblings of U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
Depende da relação familiar com o cidadão americano ou residente permanente, além da capacidade financeira do patrocinador nos EUA.
These visas cater to the closest family members of American citizens. There are no annual limits on the number of visas that can be issued in this category.
Spouses and unmarried children under 21 years of American citizens fall into this category.
If you’re an American citizen aged 21 or over, you can apply for a visa for your parents.
These visas are designated for more distant relatives of American citizens and some relatives of legal permanent residents. There’s an annual cap on the number of visas issued in these categories.
For unmarried sons or daughters over 21 years of American citizens.
For married sons or daughters of any age of American citizens.
American citizens can apply for visas for their siblings, provided they are over 21 years old.
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The U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident must file a petition with USCIS on behalf of their foreign family member.
Once the petition is approved and a visa is available, the foreign family member applies for a visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
The applicant attends a visa interview and provides necessary documentation, including proof of the familial relationship and financial support.
Family visas serve a crucial purpose in bringing loved ones together and reinforcing family ties within the United States.
These visas offer a pathway for family members from different parts of the world to reunite and build their lives alongside U.S. citizens and permanent residents, enriching the multicultural tapestry of American communities.
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