U.S. Family Visa & Immigration

Immigration to USA

We do provide service to a family member, whether it is your spouse, Fiancé / Fiancée, child, parent or brother or sister to become a permanent resident/green card holder of the U.S. It may seem straightforward, but there are many nuances in each type of family-based visa. Please read our site carefully, and if you have any questions, please contact us for more information on family based immigration to the U.S.

U.S. Immigrant Visas for Spouses

American citizens have two means of bringing their foreign husbands or wives to the U.S. to live (if you are not yet married, please visit our section for Fiancé / Fiancée visas).

 You can “sponsor” your spouse’s immigrant visa for entry to the United States. Your spouse will receive an  IR1 or a CR1 visa.

 You can obtain a K-3 visa. The K3 visa is a non-immigrant visa for the US. K3 visas are granted normally within a few months. You should use the K3 visa to start the process outside of the US, then travel to the U.S.  to complete the immigration process.

Bringing your Fiancé / Fiancée to the USA

If you are a US citizen planning to marry someone who is not a U.S. citizen in the United States, your Fiancé / Fiancée will need a visa to enter the United States. Specifically, you will need a K-1 visa, which will allow you to get married and then pursue permanent residency. 

Bringing your Children to the USA

If you are in the U.S. on a K-3 spouse visa, you may bring your child to the states on a K-4 visa.

Your child can qualify for the K-4 visa if s/he:

 Is under 21
 Is unmarried
 Is the child of a K-3 visa holder
 Is seeking to immigrate to the U.S.

U.S. Immigrant Visas for Parents

If you are a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old, you are eligible to petition to bring your parents to live and work permanently in the United States. If you are a lawful permanent resident, you are not eligible to petition to bring your parents to live and work permanently in the United States. ONLY U.S. citizens are allowed to bring their parents to the United States permanently.

U.S. Immigrant Visas for Siblings (Brothers and Sisters)

If you are a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old, you are eligible to petition for a visa for your brother or sister to live and work permanently in the United States.If you are a lawful permanent resident, you are not eligible to apply to bring your brother or sister to live and work permanently in the United States.