Family Visas
Family-Based Visas
Petitions for Family Members
Citizens of the United States, as well as legal permanent residents (sometimes called "green card holders"), may petition for visas on behalf of their relatives. This includes spouses, children, parents, siblings,and fiances. An overview of who may petition and for what immigration benefit is listed on the right.
Preference Categories
Although you may petition for a relative, the United States government has certain preference categories for family members who are not immediate relatives. Those relatives are subject to annual numerical limits. This means your relative may or may not have to wait for their visa depending upon their category and country of origin.
- First preference: Unmarried, adult sons and daughters of U.S. citizens (adult means 21 or older.)
- Second Preference (2A): Spouses of green card holders, unmarried children (under 21) of permanent residents
- Second Preference (2B): Unmarried adult sons and daughters of permanent residents
- Third Preference: Married sons and daughters (any age) of U.S. citizens
- Fourth Preference: Brothers and sisters of adult U.S. citizen.
Petitioner and Relief Matrix
At the Law Office of Nathan G. Frazier, we have the experience and knowledge to answer any family based immigration questions. Further, we can also analyze alternative paths to bringing your relatives into the United States which do not involve extended waiting periods. Let us take out the worry and complexity of family-based immigration.