United States
US family visas
The US family category covers the routes for joining a close family member in the United States. Immediate relatives of US citizens — spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents — have no annual numerical limit, while the family-preference categories (for other qualifying relatives of citizens and permanent residents) are capped each year and subject to the monthly Visa Bulletin. Separate nonimmigrant routes exist for fiancé(e)s (K-1) and certain spouses (K-3). What you must show depends on your relationship and on your US-based sponsor’s status. This section groups the US family routes and links to the official U.S. Department of State and USCIS guidance so you can confirm what applies to you.
- FAMILYGREEN CARDWAITLISTEDFamily-preference immigrant visas (F1–F4)Capped, waitlisted green-card routes for more distant relatives of US citizens and green-card holders, from adult children to siblings.View visa details
- FAMILYCLOSEST RELATIVESNO CAPImmediate relative immigrant visas (IR)PopularPermanent green-card immigrant visas for the closest relatives of a US citizen — spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents — with no annual numerical limit.View visa details
- FAMILYFIANCEMARRY IN 90 DAYSK-1 fiancé(e) visaPopularLets the foreign fiancé(e) of a US citizen enter the United States to marry within 90 days and then apply for a green card.View visa details