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The U.S. immigration laws have certain provisions for nonimmigrant visa holders, lawful permanent residents and U.S. citizens to bring their dependents (spouse and unmarried children under 21 years of age) on family visa.
US Family Visas a Basic Overview
This area covers more specific information on various US Family Visas
A US visa is necessary for any non-citizen to enter the country. There are many types of visas, primarily broken into two major categories; 1. a non immigrant visa(temporary visa) and 2. an immigrant visa(permanent visa). Broken down further, a foreign individual may be authorized to work, attend school, receive specialized training, obtain medical treatment, or stay indefinitely. Certain visas permits a person to change or "adjust status", while in the United States.
Green Card (immigrant visas) is for those who plan to permanently reside in the U.S. This identification document for a lawful permanent resident (LPR) can be obtained through close family members, employers, asylum after one year, or the diversity lottery (popularly known as Green card lottery).
Visas are always available for immediate family members of U.S. citizens, including spouse, parent and minor child.
Individuals who have to wait for visas to become available include:
- Other family members of U.S. citizens, for example, sibling, son or daughter over 21 years of age).
- Immediate family of Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders), including spouse, child, unmarried son or daughter.
The U.S. Immigration Laws have certain requirements for non-immigrant visa holders, green card holders, and U.S. citizens to bring their alien relatives on family visa.
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