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Family-sponsored immigrant visa to United States of America

Family-based immigration visa, Family visa, Family reunification visa

Travel purpose:

Long stay

, other

Visa overview

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

Select the purpose of your visit

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.

Visa for unmarried son or daughter of U.S. citizen

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

Immigration visa for child of F11 visa holder

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

Self-petition visa for unmarried son or daughter of U.S. citizen (under VAWA)

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

Immigration visa for child of B11 visa holder

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

Immigrant visa for spouse of U.S. permanent resident

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

Family-based visa for child of permanent resident

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

Immigration visa for child of F21 or F22 visa holder

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

Immigration visa for unmarried son or daughter of green card holder

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

Immigration visa for child of F24 visa holder

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

Self-petition visa for spouse of U.S. permanent resident (VAWA)

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

Self-petition visa for child of permanent resident (VAWA)

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

Immigration visa for child of B21 or B22 visa holder

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

Self-petition visa for unmarried son and daughter of permanent resident

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

Immigration visa for child of B24 visa holder

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

Immigration visa for spouse of permanent resident

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

Immigration visa for child of permanent resident

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

Immigration visa for child of FX1 or FX2 visa holder

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

Self-petition visa for spouse of permanent resident

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

Self-petition visa for child of permanent resident

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

Immigration visa for child of BX1 or BX2 visa holder

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

Married son or daughter of U.S. citizen visa

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

Visa for spouse of son or daughter of U.S. citizen

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

Immigration visa for child of F31 visa holder

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

Self-petition visa for married son and daughter of U.S. citizen

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

Immigrant visa for spouse of B31 visa holder

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

Immigration visa for child of B31 visa holder

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

Immigration visa for brother or sister of U.S. citizen (21+)

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

Immigrant visa for spouse of F41 visa holder

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

Immigration visa for child of F41 visa holder

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