Family Based Immigration
K-1 Visa
Fiancé(e) Visa
The fiancé(e) K-1 nonimmigrant visa is for the foreign-citizen fiancé(e) of a United States (U.S.) citizen. The K-1 visa permits the foreign-citizen fiancé(e) to travel to the United States and marry his or her U.S. citizen sponsor within 90 days of arrival. The foreign-citizen will then apply for adjustment of status to a permanent resident (LPR) with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Because a fiancé(e) visa permits the holder to travel to the U.S. and marry a U.S. citizen shortly after arrival in the United States, the fiancé(e) must meet some of the requirements of an immigrant visa. Eligible children of K-1 visa applicants receive K-2 visas.
Green Card Through Marriage
Adjustment of Status Process
If you are an immediate relative of a U.S. citizen, you can become a lawful permanent resident (get a Green Card) based on your family relationship if you meet certain eligibility requirements.
You are an immediate relative if you are:
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The spouse of a U.S. citizen;
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The unmarried child under 21 years of age of a U.S. citizen; or
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The parent of a U.S. citizen (if the U.S. citizen is 21 years of age or older).
Additionally, if you already are in the United States, you could be eligible for a Green Card as an immediate relative if you must meet the following requirements:
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You properly file Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status;
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You were inspected and admitted or inspected and paroled into the United States;
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You are physically present in the United States at the time you file your Form I-485;
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You are eligible to receive an immigrant visa;
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An immigrant visa is immediately available to you at the time you file your Form I-485 and at the time USCIS makes a final decision on your application; * A visa is always available for immediate relatives.
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The relationship to the family member who filed Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, for you still exists;
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None of the applicable bars to adjustment apply to you;
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You are admissible to the United States for lawful permanent residence or eligible for a waiver of inadmissibility or other form of relief.
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