Family & partner visas
Spouse, fiancé(e), immediate-relative and family-preference routes to join relatives in the US.
20 US resources in this topic
Visa routes
- Family-preference immigrant visas (F1–F4)Visa route
Capped, waitlisted green-card routes for more distant relatives of US citizens and green-card holders, from adult children to siblings.
- Immediate relative immigrant visas (IR)Visa route
Permanent green-card immigrant visas for the closest relatives of a US citizen — spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents — with no annual numerical limit.
- K-1 fiancé(e) visaVisa route
Lets the foreign fiancé(e) of a US citizen enter the United States to marry within 90 days and then apply for a green card.
Guides & explainers
- Can I bring my parents to USA permanently?Guide
First, realizing there is no one-size-fits-all solution for relocating parents permanently to the United States is important. The procedure will depend on many factors, inc…
- Can I Sponsor My Parents To The USA Without Income?Guide
Without a consistent source of income, you can still sponsor your parents by using assets or a partner sponsor to cover the necessary costs.
- Can I Sponsor My Whole Family To the USA?Guide
If you meet the necessary qualifications such as having sufficient finances, you may sponsor your family's immigration to the USA.
- Can My Family Sponsor Me To Live In The USA?Guide
To live in the USA you need a sponsor who fulfills specific qualifications and is a US citizen or lawful permanent resident.
- Can You Apply For a US Visa As A Family?Guide
You can apply for a US visa together as a family. Still, you must be informed of the various conditions and procedures involved.
- Do I Have To Live In The US To Sponsor My Parents?Guide
Even if you don't currently reside in the US, you can sponsor your parents for a green card if you have one. There will be more requirements.
- How Can I Bring My Foreign Parents To USA?Guide
Getting a visa is necessary to bring your foreign parents to the USA. Every visa has different eligibility requirements, so you must prepare.
- How long can parents stay in the USA on a B2 visa?Guide
A B2 visa is a visitor visa that allows people to travel, receive medical care, and visit relatives and friends in the United States. However, the issue of how long they ca…
- How Long Can Parents Stay In The USA On A B2 Visa?Guide
Parents on a B2 visa can only stay in the country for six months. However, they can apply for extensions if they have a good cause.
- How long does it take to get parent visa in USA?Guide
The IR-5 visa and the F-1 visa are the two primary parent visa categories. Parents of US citizens over 21 who can show proof of citizenship qualify for the IR-5 visa. The F…
- How Much Income Do I Need To Sponsor My Family in USA?Guide
The Federal Poverty Guidelines, established by the US government, determine the income needed for sponsorshi to the US.
- How Much Income Do I Need To Sponsor My Parents To Come To The USA?Guide
You must make at least the required amount based on the size of your home to sponsor your parents in the US. It is possible to dual sponsor.
- New Guidance Streamlines Family-Based Immigration Petitions for Green CardsGuide
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently updated its guidelines, making the process smoother
- US Family VisasGuide
US citizens and holders of green cards who desire to bring their families to the US can apply for US Family Visas.
- US Parent VisasGuide
If you're a US citizen or permanent resident, you may want to move your parents to the US with you. This article breaks down the parent visa process
- What Are The Requirements For An I-130 For Parents?Guide
You must submit an I-130 petition and provide proof of your relationship with your parent(s) to sponsor them for a green card.
- What is Defined As Visiting Relatives For a U.S. Visa?Guide
Grandparents, stepparents, aunts, uncles, and in-laws are considered relatives. Parents, siblings, and children are immediate relatives.
