Family Immigration
U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents can petition for certain family members to immigrate. Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens (spouses, unmarried children under 21 and parents of citizens who are at least 21) are not subject to annual numerical limits. The family preference categories (F1, F2A, F2B, F3 and F4) are, and their waiting times depend on the monthly Visa Bulletin.
Articles in this section explain marriage-based green cards, K-1 fiancé(e) visas, removing conditions on residence with Form I-751, petitions for parents, children and siblings, how to read the Visa Bulletin, and how a category can change when the sponsor naturalizes. Eligibility and timelines depend on each family’s circumstances; these guides are general information, not legal advice on an individual case.
Marrying a U.S. citizen after arriving on a visitor visa is legal, and adjusting status is often possible. The real question is intent. How the 90-day rule works, what changed in 2026, and the safest route for your timeline.
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The operational side of Form I-751: how the evidence file is built, filing before the divorce is final, responding to an RFE, when the interview is waived, the good cause statement for late filing, and what happens before the immigration judge after a denial.
The execution-level marriage green card guide: AOS vs consular processing, the step-by-step forms and 2026 fees, proving a bona fide marriage, the I-864 income requirement, and the conditional card / I-751.
How US family reunification works in 2026: whom you can bring (spouse, fiancé, parent, child, sibling), the category for each, immediate relative vs family preference, the I-130, and which dedicated guide fits you.
How to get a US child visa in 2026: the IR-2/F1/F2A/F2B categories by sponsor and age, the I-130 petition, aging-out and CSPA protection, processing times, and stepchild/adopted-child rules.
How to get a US sibling visa (F4) in 2026: the I-130 petition, the priority date lock, the 16-24 year wait by country, derivative spouse and children, and costs. Early filing is critical.
How to get a U.S. parent green card (IR-5) in 2026: the I-130 petition, consular processing vs. Adjustment of Status, costs, the 12-24-month timeline, I-864 financial sponsorship, and no quota wait.
How to get a K-1 fiancé visa in 2026: the I-129F petition, consular interview, costs (~$2,380), the 10-16 month timeline, the 90-day rule, K-2 children, and the Green Card after marriage.
A foreign relative's path from sponsorship to U.S. citizenship spans six federal stages.
What happens to an F2A petition when the sponsor becomes a U.S. citizen?
Learn how to read the U.S. Visa Bulletin for family-sponsored Green Cards
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