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Family-Based Visas

Family Based Visas


FAMILY SPONSORSHIP

Eligibility


To be eligible to sponsor a relative to immigrate to the United States you must meet the following criteria:

You must be a citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States and be able to provide documentation proving your status.

You must prove that you can support your relative at 125% above the mandated poverty line. You will be required to file an Affidavit of Support as proof of this.

If you are a US Citizen you may petition for the following foreign national relatives to immigrate to the United States; however you must be able to provide proof of the relationships:

  • Husband or wife;
  • Unmarried child under 21 years old;
  • Unmarried son or daughter over 21;
  • Married son or daughter of any age;
  • Brother or sister, if you are at least 21 years old; or
  • Parent, if you are at least 21 years old.
If you are a lawful permanent resident you may petition for the following foreign national relatives to immigrate to the United States; however you must be able to provide proof of the relationships:

  • Husband or wife; or
  • Unmarried son or daughter of any age.


Areas Of Practice

  • US Immigration for Business and Family
  • US Citizenship
  • Business Formation
  • International Adoptions
  • Temporary Business Visas
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