Immigration / Family based greencard

The family-based green card is a US immigration visa for family reunification in the USA. Direct relatives of a US citizen, such as spouses, children, parents or siblings – but not grandparents or cousins – can apply for such a green card.

The family-based green card allows the applicant to live, attend school or work in any US state. A US driver’s license can also be obtained. If the applicant follows the rules as a result, US citizenship can also be applied for.

The family-based green card is divided into the subcategories IR-1 to IR-5 and is differentiated according to the degree of relationship of the applicant to the US citizen (spouse, children, adopted children from the US or abroad, parents).

If the family members living in the USA do not have US citizenship, the only option is to apply for an F visa. In contrast to the family-based green card for close relatives, there is an upper limit on the number of F visas issued each year.

The main requirement for the issue of a family-based green card is proof that the family member has a registered residence in the USA. In addition, proof of kinship and proof of no criminal record must be provided.

Prior to the actual green card application process, a petition must be submitted to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

We will be happy to help you apply for a family-based green card and answer your questions comprehensively in an individual consultation.