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Permanent Immigrant Visas: Family Category

American Family Visas are permanent Immigrant Visas, meaning genuine applicants under this category may obtain permanent residency in America if they meet qualifying requirements.

Family migration is based around 2 general categories; one is based on a preference system and the other offers permanent residency regardless of the demand for Immigrant Visas. The latter, the Non-preference Category, is for immediate relatives of American citizens.

Fiancee's of American citizens will need to apply for a temporary non-immigrant K1 Visa if they wish to join their partner in America.

Non-preference Category

Certain immediate relatives of American citizens may receive permanent visas without regard to the preference system of visa allocation.

Spouse Visa

• Facilitates the entry of foreign spouses of American citizens.
   Free Online Spouse Visa Assessment

Child Visa

• Allows permanent residency for children (including adopted children) of American citizens under the age of 21.
   Online Family Visa Assessment

Parent Visa

• For the parents of American citizens who wish to join their children in America.
   Free Parent Visa Online Assessment

Preference Category

Relatives of American citizens may apply for migration under a preference system of visa allocation, that is, there is a numerical limit on the amount of applicants who successfully obtain residency.

Sibling Visa

• For the brothers and sisters of American citizens. You may be any age to apply for this visa.

Adult Child Visa

• Facilitates the entry of children of American citizens who are over the age of 21, both unmarried and married (although an unmarried child has a higher preference allocation).

Temporary Non-immigrant Status

Visa holders who are in America on a non-immigrant visa may apply to become a permanent resident at a later stage if they qualify for residency.

Fiancee: K1 Visa

• Facilitates the entry of foreign fiancees of American citizens. The holder of this visa may gain permanent immigrant status through an American Spouse Visa at a later stage after the marriage has been celebrated.
   Free Online K1 Visa Assessment