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USA: Family Immigration
Process for Family Immigration
Helping a family member, whether it is your spouse, fiancé, child, parent, brother or sister immigrate to the United States, is a very complicated procedure and some guidelines need to be followed. Your current Visa status will dictate the type of Visa your family members could be entitled to.
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IMPORTANT: YOUR RELATIVE MUST HAVE A VALID PASSPORT AND A TOURIST VISA OR BORDER CROSSING CARD
Spouse
If your spouse is living abroad, you can apply for a Petition for Alien Relative.
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You must be legally married
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You must be a resident of the United States
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You must be over 18 years old
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) must approve the petition for Alien Relative request Form I-130
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Pay a fee of $355.00 U.S. dollars with a Money Order payable to the Department of Homeland Security. This fee can also be done electronically through the Department of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
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Filing can be done by mail with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
For Courier Service:
USCIS
Attn: FBASI
131 South Dearborn, 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517
For U.S. Postal Service:
USCIS
Attn: FBASI
P.O. Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680-4120
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Fiancé
If your fiancé is living in Mexico and wishes to join you in the U.S. to be married and live in the U.S., you will need to apply for a Petition for Alien Fiancé.
You and your fiancé have to follow several requirements in order to receive the Visa:
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You must both be free to marry
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You must have met your fiancé in person at least one time in the past two years. You can prove this by dated pictures, airplane tickets, etc. This can be waived if you can prove severe hardship of the reason who could not meet in the past two years, or meeting would have been against traditional or custom in your fiancé’s home country.
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It is important to note that if your fiancé is given the Visa, you MUST get married within 90 days of his/her arrival to the U.S. If this is not done the Visa will be cancelled. This Visa cannot be extended.
Fiancé living in Mexico will need to complete the following steps:
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Proof of permission in English (by parents or legal guardian) to marry if your fiancé is under the age of 18
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Apply for a Visa at the American Embassy or Consulate in their hometown
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A copy of divorce decree, death certificate or annulment if either of you were previously married
U.S. Fiancé will need to complete the following steps:
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Show proof of U.S. citizenship (e.g. birth certificate, naturalization papers)
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Complete Form I-129F
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Submit two (2) copies Form G-325A
o Each person has to fill a Form G-325A
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If your fiancé has unmarried children under the age of 21 they may accompany him/her. A separate application has to be made for them. See requirements under the child section.
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A copy of divorce decree, death certificate or annulment if either of you were previously married.
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A Money Order payable to the Department of Homeland Security in the amount of $455.00 U.S. dollars. This fee can also be paid electronically through the Department of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
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Filing can be done by mail with the USCIS
For Courier Service:
USCIS
Attn: FBASI
131 South Dearborn, 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517
For U.S. Postal Service:
USCIS
Attn: FBASI
P.O. Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680-4120
General Tips on Assembling Applications for Mailing
Child
You can apply to have your child come to the U.S. if you are a resident or a legal Visa holder as a spouse or a fiancé.
Your child can qualify for the K-4 Visa if he/she is:
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Under 21
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Unmarried
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Is seeking to immigrate to the U.S.
If your child is granted the K-4 Visa (see requirements below) he or she may live in the U.S. while waiting for approval of an immigrant Visa. This Visa is only valid for two (2) years. At this time your child can’t change to any other immigrant status, break any laws or be barred by Immigration.
The following documents are required for the K4 Visa:
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Original and two copies of the DS-156 application form
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Two passport-sized, frontal view color photographs with a white background of the principal K-3 and K-4 Visa applicant
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Local police certificates of the principal and K-4 Visa applicant
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Birth certificates of the principal and K-4 Visa applicant
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Local marriage certificate of the principal applicant
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Divorce or Death certificates of the principal applicant
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Form I-693 Medical report from an authorized physician
o To find a designated civil surgeon in your area, you can call
The USCIS National Customer Service Center (NCSC) at 1-800-375-5283 and follow the instructions in the automated menu. Service is available in English and Spanish. A list of the designated civil surgeons in your area can also be generated by going to the civil surgeon page from the USCIS website and clicking on the Civil Surgeon Locator link.
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Separate valid passports of the principal and K-4 Visa applicant
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A fee of $355.00 U.S. dollars with a Money Order payable to the Department of Homeland Security. This fee can also be done electronically through the Department of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
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Filing can be done by mail with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
For Courier Service:
USCIS
Attn: FBASI
131 South Dearborn, 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517
For U.S. Postal Service:
USCIS
Attn: FBASI
P.O. Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680-4120
General Tips on Assembling Applications for Mailing
Parents
You may only be able to bring your parents if you are:
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At least 21 years old
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A U.S. citizen. A legal resident can’t apply for his/her parents to immigrate
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Must have proof that you are the legitimate son or daughter (e.g. birth certificate)
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Must fill application for a I-130 Visa
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A fee of $455.00 U.S. dollars with a Money Order payable to the Department of Homeland Security. This fee can also be done electronically through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
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Filing must be done by mail with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
For Courier Service:
USCIS
Attn: FBASI
131 South Dearborn, 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517
For U.S. Postal Service:
U.S.CIS
Attn: FBASI
P.O. Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680-4120
General Tips on Assembling Applications for Mailing
Brothers and Sisters
You may only be able to bring your brother/sister if you are:
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At least 21 years old
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A U.S. citizen. A legal resident can’t apply for his/her parents to immigrate
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Must have prove that you are the legitimate brother/sister (e.g. birth certificate)
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Must fill application for a I-130 Visa
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A fee of $455.00 U.S. dollars with a Money Order payable to the Department of Homeland Security. This fee can also be done electronically through the Department of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
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Filing must be done by mail with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
For Courier Service:
USCIS
Attn: FBASI
131 South Dearborn, 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517
For U.S. Postal Service:
U.S.CIS
Attn: FBASI
P.O. Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680-4120
General Tips on Assembling Applications for Mailing
| F-2 Visa This Visa is a non-immigrant, temporary visa that authorizes the spouse and children of an individual holding an F-1 Visa to visit the United States. F-2 Visa holders are permitted in the United States to accompany or visit the foreign student holding an F-1 Visa in the U.S. as long as the F-1 Visa holder’s status is valid. As long as an F1 visa holder continues to adhere to the laws, than an F2 dependent visa holder can remain in the United States as long as an F1 visa holder remains here. There are a couple of privileges held by an F2 visa holder. One can accompany their spouse on the trip or they could arrive at a later date or the F2 visa holder can travel in or out of the country or may remain in the country continuously as long as the person's status is valid. On the other hand, persons holding an F-2 visa are not permitted accept any employment while in the country. In order to accept employment, he/she must obtain a work visa. It is a temporary approval to be employed and live in the country. Any F-2 visa holder who accepts employment without the proper visa may be expelled. F-2 visa holders that are children are allowed to receive education from elementary up until twelfth grade for their studies. On the other hand, an F-2 spouse may not attend any university classes or courses toward any degree program. Related Forms: I-20 A-B (Institution Specific Form), DS-156, DS-157, DS-158
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| K-2 Visa This visa is for children under the age of 21 of a K-1 Visa holder seeking to immigrate to the U.S. Related Forms: I-134, DS-156, DS-157
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K-3 Visa |
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K-4 Visa |
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K-1 Visa This visa is for Foreign Fiancés or Fiancées who wants to get married to an American citizen and permanently reside in the U.S. The K-1 Visa holder must get married within 90 days from the time the Fiancé(e) entered the U.S. You may study and work with this visa.
Related Forms I-129F |
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L-2 Visa |
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M-2 Visa |
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N-8 Visa |
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N-9 Visa |
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O-3 Visa
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P-4 Visa |
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Q-3 Visa |
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R-2 Visa |
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TD Visa |
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V-1 Visa |
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V-2 Visa |
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V-3 Visa |
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Brother and Sister of U. S. Citizen |
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Parent or Children of U. S. Citizen |
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Spouse and Children of Green Card Holder |
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J-2 Dependent Visa This Visa is a non-immigrant visa for dependents such as the spouse and children of a J-1 Visa holder. J-2 Visa holders are allowed to enter the U. S. as long as the J-1 Visa holder’s status is valid. You may study and work with this visa.
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