Last updated 2026-04-27
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