U.S. Family Visa
Your status determines which relatives (or future relatives such as a fiancé(e) or prospective adopted child) may be allowed to enter the United States and complete the immigration process.
In order to help a family member immigrate to the United States, you must be one of the following:
- U.S. citizen
- Permanent resident
- Refugee admitted as a refugee within the past 2 years or asylum granted asylum within the past 2 years.
Family of U.S. Citizens
This table describes how you (a U.S. citizen) may petition for certain family members to receive either a green card, a fiancé visa or a K-3/K-4 Visa based on your relationship.
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Family of Green Card Holders (Permanent Residents)
As a green card holder (permanent resident), you may petition for certain family members to immigrate to the United States as permanent residents.
You May Petition For The Following Family Members:
- Spouse (husband or wife)
- Unmarried children under 21
- Unmarried son or daughter of any age
Family of Refugees & Asylees
If you entered the United States as a refugee within the past 2 years or were granted asylee status within the past 2 years, you may petition for certain family members to obtain derivative refugee or asylee status.
You May Petition for the Following Family Members:
- Spouse
- Child (unmarried and under 21 when you first applied for asylum or refugee status)
Source USCIS (www.uscis.gov)
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