Family Based Immigration

Are you trying to be reunited with a family member (spouse, child, parent, or sibling) in the United States? We understand that being separated from a loved one can be stressful and our goal with each case it to surpass the legal hurdles so your family can be together once again.

Key Points to Know

  • To file a green card for parents (mother/father), you must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old.
  • The first step to obtain a green card for your parents is to file Form I-130.
  • There are no green card annual limits for spouses, parents and minor children.
  • The green card processing time for parents is 8-14 months for parents living in the U.S. on a valid nonimmigrant status, or 14-20 months for those living outside the U.S.

Family Based Immigration Articles

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    How to Get a Green Card for Your Parents

    Published on April 09, 2025

    The strain of being separated from your parents or other family members in the U.S. can be very difficult. As a U.S. citizen, you can sponsor your parents and bring them closer to you. Green card holders (permanent residents) cannot petition to bring their parents to the U.S. In this guide, you will learn all…

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    Navigating the F4 Visa: Sibling Green Card

    Published on April 09, 2025

    You grew up with them, they played with you, they teased you, they protected you, and in your eyes, your siblings are immediate relatives. However, in the eyes of USCIS, a sibling green card falls under the family-sponsored preference category and not the immediate relative category. Because of this, the F4 visa, known as the…

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    Family-Based Green Card Application Fees: Breakdown for All Relatives

    Published on April 04, 2024

    On this page, you will learn about family-based green card filing fees, how much it costs to sponsor an immigrant and all other information related to the cost of a green card application. Every family-based green card application process starts by filing forms such as the I-130 and I-485, depending on the location of the…

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    NVC Expedite Request Process Guide

    Published on April 01, 2024

    Normally, visa applications go through a standard timeline for processing, which can take several months or even years. In emergencies or hardship, a petitioner can speed up an immigration case with a National Visa Center (NVC) expedite request. This post will explore the NVC expedite criteria, the process, and even an NVC expedite request sample…

  • a parent and child smile at each other

    The Parent Green Card Guide | Document Checklist, Process, Interview

    Published on March 29, 2024

    If you want to make the U.S. feel more like home, bringing your parents vis-à-vis a parent green card can be the missing key! Assuming you meet the guidelines and requirements, it’s never been easier to bring your parents to the U.S. with VisaNation’s exclusive service. Get started today, and start the immigration process that…

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    How to Write an Immigration Letter of Support for A Family Member | Sample, Process and Tips

    Published on March 27, 2024

    An immigration reference letter of support can be a powerful tool to help bolster your case for a visa. It’s absolutely critical that your letter contains the right information that USCIS is looking for to approve your case. Since judges have discretion in deciding a case’s outcome, it’s key to demonstrate in the letter that…