|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Immediate Relatives
Marriage to U.S. Citizen, Parent or Child of U.S. Citizens -- Immediate
relatives of U.S.
Citizens may apply for permanent residency. Visas are immediately
available to the spouse, parent, or child under 21 years of age of a U.S.
Citizen.
Permanent residency from petitions based on marriages to U.S.
Citizens are subject to a two-year condition residency period if the
marriage is less than two years old. Within 90 days of the completion
of the two-year period, one must petition to remove the conditions on
permanent residency.
First Preference
Sons & Daughters of U.S.
Citizens -- Adult unmarried sons and daughters (over 21 years of age) of U.S.
citizens qualify for permanent residence, although there is a waiting
period for visa availability.
Second Preference
Spouses, Children, and Unmarried Sons & Daughters of U.S. Permanent
Residents
The Family 2A preference is available for spouses and unmarried children
under 21 years of age of permanent residents.
The Family 2B preference is available for unmarried sons and daughters of
permanent residents over 21 years of age. Both Family 2A and Family
2B applicants may qualify for permanent residence. There is a waiting
period for visa availability.
Third Preference
Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens -- Married sons
and daughters may qualify for a family visa in the category, subject to
visa availability and a waiting period.
Fourth Preference
Brothers & Sisters of Adult U.S. Citizens -- The brothers and sisters
of U.S.
Citizens may obtain permanent residency subject to the limitations of visas
and a waiting period.
|
|
This is an advertisement.
The information found in kbimmigration.com is general and not intended as
legal advice. Visiting this website does not constitute an attorney-client
relationship. Persons should seek the advice of legal counsel before acting
upon any information from this site. Tennessee
does not certify specialists in immigration law. All material contained in
kbimmigration.com is copyrighted by or licensed to the law firm of King
& Ballow.
|
|
|
|
|
