Immigrant Visa Application (Parent, Child, Spouse, and Siblings) for USA

Purpose and Scope of the Visa

The Immigrant Visa for parents, children, spouses, and siblings of U.S. citizens is designed to reunite families. These visas allow family members to live permanently in the United States. U.S. citizens can apply for their immediate relatives, which include spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents if the petitioner is over 21. Additionally, U.S. citizens can sponsor their siblings.

Who Can Apply

• Parents: U.S. citizens aged 21 or older can sponsor their parents.

• Children: U.S. citizens can sponsor their unmarried children under 21. They can also sponsor unmarried sons and daughters over 21 and married children of any age, though these categories fall under different preference levels.

• Spouses: U.S. citizens can sponsor their spouses for permanent residency.

• Siblings: U.S. citizens aged 21 or older can sponsor their brothers and sisters.

Visa Conditions

• Immediate Relatives: No annual limit on visas issued.

• Family Preference Categories: Limited number of visas issued annually.

• Medical Examination: Required for all applicants.

• Affidavit of Support: Required to prove the sponsor can financially support the immigrant.

Visa Duration and Fees

• Visa Duration: Permanent residency (Green Card) allows indefinite stay.

• Visa Fees:

  • Application Fee: Generally around $325.

  • Affidavit of Support Fee: Approximately $120.

  • Accompanying Family Members

Immediate relatives do not need separate petitions for accompanying family members. For family preference categories, separate petitions might be necessary for each family member.

Pre-application Assessment: Thorough review of eligibility and requirements.

• Detailed Document Checklist: Custom-made lists to ensure all necessary documents are collected.

• Translation Services: Professional translation of required documents.

• Drafting Letters: Assistance in writing sponsor, cover, and employment letters.

• Online Application Filling: Accurate and efficient completion of online forms.

• Our Services and Coverage Areas

Customized Solutions: Tailored advice based on individual circumstances.

• Document Preparation: Detailed checklists, scanning, and alignment for online submission.

• Query Resolution: Ongoing support during the document collection phase.

• Translation and Drafting Services: Professional help with document translation and letter drafting.

• Application and Biometric Assistance: Complete support through the application and biometric process.

• FAQs

1. What documents are required for the immigrant visa application?

   • Documents include birth certificates, marriage certificates, police clearance certificates, and proof of financial support.

2. How long does the immigrant visa process take?

   • Processing times vary but generally take several months to over a year, depending on the visa category and individual circumstances.

3. Can my family members join me on this visa?

   • Immediate relatives do not need separate petitions, while family preference categories may require individual petitions for each member.

4. What happens if my visa application is refused?

   • We provide post-refusal assessment to determine the next steps, which may include reapplying or exploring alternative options.

For further inquiries or to start your visa application process, please contact our expert team at Immigration Corporates Lahore, Pakistan. We are dedicated to providing personalized and efficient visa consultancy services.