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Family visas may be granted to foreign citizens seeking to live permanently in the United States if they meet the relevant eligibility requirements.
To be eligible, a foreign citizen must be sponsored by an immediate family member who is at least 21 years of age. The sponsor must be either a U.S. citizen or a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (green card holder).
There are two types of family-based immigrant visas:
These visas are based on a close family relationship with a United States citizen, such as a spouse, child or parent. The number of immigrants in these categories is not limited each fiscal year.
These visas are for specific, more distant, family relationships with a U.S. citizen and some specified relationships with a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR). The number of immigrants in these categories is limited each fiscal year.
Keep in mind that U.S. citizens can file an immigrant visa petition for their:
U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents can only file an immigrant visa petition for their:
Under the federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) you may be eligible to become a lawful permanent resident if you are the victim of battery or extreme cruelty committed by either:
If you or a close relative wish to obtain a family visa then please contact The Ram Law Firm today.
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