Description of the visa, its purpose, conditions, peculiarities of issuance, and guidelines for utilization.
Intended for adults and married children, siblings of U.S. citizens, and relatives of permanent residents. These visas are subject to annual numerical limits.
Visa validity period
The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.
from 1 day to 6 months
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
$205
The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
Eligible individuals
Unmarried adult child 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:
$205
Eligible individuals
Minor child of an F11
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$205
Eligible individuals
Unmarried adult 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:
$205
Eligible individuals
Minor child of a B11
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$205
Eligible individuals
Spouse of permanent resident (visa bulletin)
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$205
Eligible individuals
Child of permanent resident
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$205
Eligible individuals
Child of an F21, F22
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$205
Eligible individuals
Unmarried adult child of permanent resident
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$205
Eligible individuals
Minor child of an F24
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$205
Eligible individuals
Spouse of permanent resident under VAWA (country limitation)
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$205
Eligible individuals
Child of permanent resident under VAWA (country limitation)
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$205
Eligible individuals
Minor child of a B21, B22
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$205
Eligible individuals
Unmarried adult child of permanent resident under VAWA
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$205
Eligible individuals
Minor child of a B24
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$205
Eligible individuals
Spouse of permanent resident (no country limitation)
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$205
Eligible individuals
Unmarried child of an FX1
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$205
Eligible individuals
Unmarried children of an FX1, FX2
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$205
Eligible individuals
Spouse of permanent resident under VAWA (no country limitation)
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$205
Eligible individuals
Child of permanent resident under VAWA (no country limitation)
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$205
Eligible individuals
Minor child of a BX1, BX2
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$205
Eligible individuals
Married child of U.S. citizen
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$205
Eligible individuals
Spouse of an F31
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$205
Eligible individuals
Child of an F31
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$205
Eligible individuals
Married 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:
$205
Eligible individuals
Spouse of a B31
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$205
Eligible individuals
Child of a B31
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$205
Eligible individuals
Sibling of U.S. citizen
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$205
Eligible individuals
Spouse of an F41
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$205
Eligible individuals
Child of an F41
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$205
Last updated 2026-04-13
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