Family Green Card Visa

Family-sponsored permanent residence for relatives of US citizens and permanent residents. Immediate relatives (spouse, unmarried children under 21, parents of adult citizens) have no annual cap and are immediately eligible. Preference categories face backlogs: F1 (unmarried adult children of citizens), F2A/F2B (spouse/children of LPRs), F3 (married children of citizens), F4 (siblings of adult citizens). K1 fiancé visa requires marriage within 90 days of entry. Processing times range from 1 year to 20+ years depending on category and country.

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Processing Time

Immediate relatives: 9-21 months, Preference categories: 2-20+ years

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Cost

I-130: $625 (online) / $675 (paper), I-485: $1,440 or Consular fee: $325

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Duration

Permanent

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes