Last updated 20 August 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Immediate relatives visas to USA for Indian citizens
Visa for immediate family members, Visa for spouses, children, and parents
Travel purpose:
Residence permit
, long stay
, other
Immediate relatives visas — what you need to know
Intended for spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents of U.S. citizens, offering a direct, uncapped path to permanent residency for quick family reunification.
Visa validity period
from 1 day to 6 months
Fees
$325
Which immediate relatives visas is best suited for you?
Visa for spouse of U.S. citizen
Eligible individuals
Spouse of U.S. citizen, family
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$325
Visa for child of U.S. citizen
Eligible individuals
Unmarried child under 21 of U.S. citizen, family
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$325
Visa for orphan adopted abroad by U.S. citizen
Eligible individuals
Adopted child, family
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$325
U.S. adoption visa for orphan
Eligible individuals
Child on way of adoption, family
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$325
Parent of U.S. citizen visa
Eligible individuals
Parent of U.S. citizen, family
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$325
Visa for spouse of U.S. citizen (conditional status)
Eligible individuals
Spouse of U.S. citizen, family
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
2 years
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$325
Visa for child of U.S. citizen with conditional status
Eligible individuals
Unmarried child under 21 of U.S. citizen, family
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
2 years
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$325
Visa for spouse of deceased U.S. citizen
Eligible individuals
Widow, widower of U.S. citizen, family
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$325
Visa for child of IW1 visa holder
Eligible individuals
Unmarried child under 21 of IW1 visa holder
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$325
Self-petition visa for spouse of U.S. citizen
Eligible individuals
Spouse of U.S. citizen under VAWA
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$325
Self-petition visa for child of U.S. citizen
Eligible individuals
Child of U.S. citizen under VAWA
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$325
Visa for child of IB1 visa holder
Eligible individuals
Child of IB1 visa holder
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$325
Visa for parents of U.S. citizens under Virgin Islands nonimmigrant alien adjustment act
Eligible individuals
Parent of U.S. citizen under VINAAA , family
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$325