If you are a U.S. citizen with parents or a spouse residing in another country, it is natural to want to be reunited. While bringing your loved one to America may seem daunting, it is a well-established process. According to the National Immigration Forum, nearly half of all new immigrants each year are sponsored by U.S. citizens as immediate relatives.
The federal government provides unlimited visas for this category, but there is a process you must follow, which includes providing financial support to your immediate relative. For help applying for immediate relative visas in Palm Bay, call the dedicated family immigration attorney at Jag Law, PLLC.
There are many visas, so choosing the right one for the loved one you plan to sponsor as a future permanent resident (green card holder) is important.
As a U.S. citizen, you can sponsor a spouse under an IR1 or CR1 visa. The government issues IR1 visas if you and your spouse have been married for at least two years when your spouse’s green card is approved. It is valid for 10 years.
CRI visas confer conditional permanent resident status for spouses married for less than two years. It is valid for two years from issuance.
An IR2 visa is reserved for unmarried children younger than 21. You can also sponsor an orphan you plan to adopt in the U.S. or have adopted overseas.
IR5 visas are sought by the sponsor’s parents. To sponsor your parents, you must be at least 21 years old.
Our skilled attorney in Palm Bay understands the process first-hand and could help you choose the correct path to reunite with your immediate relative as soon as possible.
With you, a U.S. citizen, as a family sponsor, your spouse, parent, or child must complete an application, undergo various screenings, and submit to a background check. Your loved one will be interviewed at a U.S. Consulate or Embassy in their country.
As a sponsor, you must file a petition with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to explain the family relationship and provide documentation that you meet the income requirements to qualify to support your loved one financially. The knowledgeable legal professional on our team is standing by to help you navigate the application process for close relative visas in Palm Bay.
We are proud of the work we do uniting families separated by distance and citizenship. We understand how important your spouse, children, and parents are to you and could work tirelessly so they can come lawfully and stay permanently in America. Our greatest reward is knowing your loved one arrived safely and you experienced that first embrace on American soil.
If you are a U.S. citizen but have a spouse, unmarried child younger than 21, or a parent residing in another country and you wish to sponsor them, they must qualify for a specific visa. Let us help determine your family’s qualifications and then apply for appropriate immediate relative visas in Palm Bay. Call today to schedule a consultation.