Category: Family / Spouse / Dependent Visa
Overview: U.S. Family / Spouse / Dependent visas facilitate permanent immigration for eligible immediate and extended family members of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, allowing them to live indefinitely in the United States.
Eligibility: Sponsored by a U.S. citizen or LPR who meets financial requirements. Relationship must be proven (spouse, child, parent, sibling, fiancé(e)). Beneficiary must be admissible to the U.S.
Processing Time: ~547 days
Visa Duration: 6 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: Yes
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.uscis.gov/family
Summary: The US Family Visa program allows U.S. citizens and LPRs to sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residency. It requires a valid familial relationship, financial sponsorship, and admissibility, offering beneficiaries a pathway to live, work, and study in the U.S.