Family-Based Immigration – 22 CFR § 42.31
Bringing Families Together
The intention behind U.S. immigration laws is to uphold family unity. To sponsor your relative for an immigrant visa or bring them to the U.S., factors such as your immigration status, familial relationship, your relative’s age and marital status are taken into consideration. These same factors determine your relative’s waiting time for an immigrant visa.
Perl Law specializes in family-based immigration and handles complex cases that involve extended wait times, consular issues, and family members who are inadmissible to the U.S.
The Family-Based Visa Process
There are two different types of family visas – immediate relative visas and family preference immigrant visas. Immediate relative visas allow immediate relatives to sponsor close family relations, such as spouses, unmarried children under the age of 21, orphans adopted or about to be adopted by U.S. citizens, and parents whose children are U.S. citizens and at least 21 years old. On the other hand, family preference immigrant visas are issued to adult sons and daughters of U.S. citizens and their spouses and minor children, spouses of lawful permanent residents, and siblings of U.S. citizens, provided the sponsor is at least 21 years old.
To learn more about our family-based immigration services, you can visit the
Family Preference Visas, Immediate Relative Visas, and K-1 Fiancé(e) Visas pages.
If you plan to enter the U.S. on a family visa or sponsor a family member, it is essential to take all the necessary steps and meet the filing deadlines. Our attorneys are experienced in handling family immigration matters and can provide you with the guidance and advocacy you need to achieve your objective.
Don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss your family-based visa process.
