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A Guide to K1 and IR-1/K3 Visa Procedures.
A step-by-step overview of the whole immigration process, For American pen-pals, fiancés, and spouses of Filipinas. This guide also discusses F1/M1 (Student), H1-B (Work), and B1/B2 (Tourist) Visas SITE: Disclaimer. The weak points of this document, and the parts of the Visa Process that can change suddenly.
SITE: Disclaimer. The weak points of this document, and the parts of the Visa Process that can change suddenly. K1: A quick introduction to the K1 Process! This is where K1 Folks Need to start reading K1: K1 items the Filipino fiance must provide. Don't leave without these! K1: K1 items the American Petitioner must gather. Items that you'll need for the petition. K1: K1 items for "Special Cases". Uncommon and Rarely Required Documents. K1: The Step-by-Step K1 Instructions to provide your Fiance K1: Visual K1 Glossary Sample Pictures of a Visa, CFO Stamp, CFO Certificate, and I-94.
ALL: The USCIS ADIT Photo Definition and Specifications ALL: 25+ Documents Form examples, Documents, Pictures stored in this directory for reference K1: The K1 Letter of Intent A template that you can use. K1: The K1 Cover Letter Template - The Blueprint for your K1 ALL: The St. Luke's Experience - Tell your girl, "What to expect." AOS: An AOS (Adjustment of Status) Guide & Checklist AOS: A Sample AOS Interview Notification Letter and Checklist. SSN: How to apply for a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN) SSN: Social Security Administration Memo: RM 00204.450 - Evidence of Nonimmigrant Status for an SSN Card SSN: Social Security Administration Memo: RM 00203.500 - Employment Authorization for Non-immigrants Page 3 (You are here) ALL: The Total Cost of the Immigration Process From Start to Finish ALL: The USCIS General Tips on Assembling Applications for Mailing - How to organize your petition B1/B2: Why tourist visas are difficult and DANGEROUS to use for marriage - Includes 30/60 Rule. F1/F2: Why Student F-1/M-1 Visas are not a good immigration method for Fiancés H1-B: Why H1-B Work Visas are not a good immigration method for Fiancés FAMILY: Why bringing Mom/Dad/Sister/Brother/Children(18+) from the Philippines is not realistic RIR: How the RIR (Reduction in Recruitment) Health Visa could get a relative over in 2-4 years IR-1/K3: How to marry in the Philippines - The IR-1/K3 Visa Process (Step-by-Step, Updated Feb 2004) INFO: Travel Idea - Packing for your trip! INFO: Travel Idea - Vaccinations & Inoculations The Total Cost of the Immigration Process From Start to Finish The whole immigration process can be really expensive. And, if you don't have enough money, even getting her here can be quite an expense. But, if you start out with faith, most folks manage to complete the process with a little here... and a little there. This might be scary, but I want to give a complete accounting of potential expenses. You can cut or reduce some, and some are inflexible. This is the most extensive list of "everything I can think of." Before taking the first step, you should read through it and do some personal calculations. One time expenses:
And these recurring lifetime expenses:
This is updated from a previous post. Now, you know how much of a PLANNING freak I am. I tried to cover everything I could think of. Why tourist visas are nearly impossible to get and DANGEROUS to use for marriage Tourist Visas come up every now and then. I wanted to get this into a legible order for future use. Some of this is a "repeat" but this is the first time it's all consolidated into a single posting. Before you read my notes, there is an excellent article titled "Apples in the Apple Crate; Oranges in the Orange Crate - B-2 Tourists, F-1 Students and Others vs. K-1 Fiancees" at http://www.loveme.com/visa/b2andk1.htm. This article explains why tourist visas are so hard to get for any type of immigrant and why the US Government is so picky about these types of visas. If you are seriously thinking about using a Tourist Visa to marry, you really need to read the article first. As most folks on ASAWA say, the "Tourist Visa" is the holy grail of visas in the Philippines. Even famous artists and some affluent folks have not been able to get them. In general, the USCIS classifies Filipinos as a "High Flight Risk" when considering Tourist Visas. To qualify, a Filipino must (among other things) prove that they have " compelling reasons to return to the Philippines". Generally this means a big bank account, properties, and/or community ties. These requirements alone, make it a generally impractical way for most Filipinas to enter the country. The vast majority of non-immigrant visa applications received at the US Embassy in Manila are for tourism or business travel. B1 visas are for business, including such things as a need to consult with business associates, negotiate a contract, buy goods or materials, settle an estate, appear in a court trial, and participate in business or professional conventions or conferences. Or, where an applicant will be traveling to the United States on behalf of a foreign employer for training or meetings. The individual may not receive payment (except for incidental expenses) from a United States source while on a B1 visa. B2 visas are issued for general pleasure/tourist travel, such as touring, visits to friends and relatives, visits for rest or medical treatment, social or fraternal conventions and conferences, and amateur/unpaid participants in cultural or sports events. In most instances, consuls will issue a combined B1/B2 visa, recognizing that most business travel will also include tourist activities. Most B1/B2 visas issued in Manila are "Multiple/10," which means that the visa holder may make multiple entries to the United States during the visa's ten-year period of validity. Consular officers may, however, issue more limited visas under certain circumstances. B1/B2 applicants may wish to bring the following documents:
Please note: All documents must be originals. Photocopies will not be accepted.
Demonstrating Ties:
Why its a bad idea to marry on a Tourist Visa: This information is laid out at the following address:
A major reference of this web site coverers the 30/60 day rule posted by a "non-lawyer" on usenet at: http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=100004 This document explains the 30/60 day rule in plain English. The actual law is in pages 4,5, & 6 of the department of state document at: http://foia.state.gov/masterdocs/09fam/0940063N.pdf As far as Tourist Visa's go, here are some of the FAQ questions from the US Embassy web site in Manila at:
Q: I presented all the documents I was told to bring, but my application was turned down anyway. What else could I bring?
Q: Will it help my application if I present a letter from my relative's U.S. Congressman or Senator?
Q: I am a U.S. Citizen and would like to bring a relative over to provide companionship and domestic help for an indefinite period.
Q: For how long is a tourist visa valid?
Q: If refused, how soon can I apply again?
A2: If you are refused under Section 214(b) or any other section, you may reapply as soon as you can pay the application fee and secure an appointment through our telephone appointment system. While on a second interview you will meet with a different officer, please be aware that you must still demonstrate strong ties to your country. In most cases it is better to wait until your personal circumstances have changed significantly before reapplying. Quick re-applications based largely on the hope of finding a consul more inclined to issue will likely result in refusal. Q: I only want my fiancé/fiancée to meet my family...
Immigrant visas do require more time and preparation than a simple tourist visa, but in the end will allow you and your spouse to begin your new life in the U.S. without the worry and hardships that fraud can place on your relationship. If you begin early, and follow the instructions carefully, your new spouse can begin life in the U.S. with legal permanent resident status that will allow him/her to live, work or study as desired. LPR status is also the first step toward naturalization, the process by which a foreign person becomes an American Citizen. However, under the new LIFE Act, there are now some instances where spouses and children are eligible for a special Non-Immigrant visa while waiting for their Immigrant Visa. For information on the new K and V visas, and to find out whether you qualify for them, please see the Immigrant Visa Section.
Q: I have a valid B-1/B-2 visa in my official passport. I will now travel using my regular passport. Will I need another visa in my regular passport?
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THEN consultation with an immigration attorney is definitely recommended prior to proceeding with adjustment of status from a tourist visa or visa waiver.
Marrying on a tourist visa Q: I am in the U.S. as a tourist. Can I marry my U.S. Citizen boyfriend/ girlfriend and adjust my status to that of a permanent resident (green card holder) without leaving the U.S.? A: Generally, the answer is yes. However, if you have any complicating factors such as obtaining your visa fraudulently, lying to an USCIS or consular officer, a previous criminal record, or HIV/AIDS or other serious diseases, then you should FIRST consult an attorney before filing for adjustment of status. When in doubt, ALWAYS consult an immigration attorney before marriage and before filing for adjustment of status. Q: But what is the K-1 Fiancé visa, or I-130 spousal visa for? Don't I need one of those? A: Those visas are designed for aliens who are NOT in the U.S., who desire to enter the U.S. as Fiancés or spouses of U.S. Citizens. They may NOT be necessary, if the alien is already in the U.S. as a tourist and then decides to marry a US citizen, and IF the case has no complicating factors such as obtaining your visa fraudulently, lying to an USCIS or consular officer, a previous criminal record, or HIV/AIDS or other serious diseases. Q: I entered as a tourist, but not with a tourist visa. I entered under the VWPP (visa waiver). Can I still marry, stay, and Adjust Status? A: Generally, yes. Although in general, VWPP entrants cannot change or adjust status, a specific exception is made for Immediate Relatives (including spouses) of U.S. Citizens. See the I-485 form instructions, read the part about who is ineligible to adjust status, pan to the part where it mentions visa waiver. BE AWARE OF THIS: If a person who entered on visa waiver and filed for adjustment of status based on marriage to a US citizen is found NOT adjustable at the time of the interview, that person can be deported immediately without any legal recourse. The reason for this is that when one enters the US on visa waiver, he/she signs away his/her rights to legal recourse. So one should consider proceeding with adjustment of status from visa waiver ONLY IF their case is simple and uncomplicated. Q: I entered as a tourist from Canada with no documentation because I am a Canadian citizen. Can I still marry, stay, and AOS? A: Generally, yes. Canadians who enter without a visa may still AOS without having to submit the I-94 or I-94W form normally required from other aliens who must enter with a visa or under the VWPP. Again, one should consider proceeding with adjustment of status from visa waiver ONLY IF their case is simple and uncomplicated. Q: I entered as a tourist but have overstayed my visa. Can I still marry, stay, and AOS? A: Generally yes. Immediate Relatives of U.S. Citizens are permitted to file for adjustment of status, even if they overstayed their original entry, or did not maintain their original status. It does not matter if the overstay was for years, as long as the alien can demonstrate that they entered the U.S. legally by submitting their original I-94 or I-94W form (exception made for Canadians, of course). However, USCIS will likely want an explanation for the overstay, and the foreign spouse may benefit from using attorney services in this situation. Again, one should consider proceeding with adjustment of status from visa waiver ONLY IF their case is simple and uncomplicated. Q: What if I lost my original I-94 or I-94W form? Or I never got one? A: A replacement can be obtained by filing the I-102 form. Q: I entered the U.S. not as a tourist, but as a student (F) or a worker (H,L,TN) or other visa. Can I still marry, stay, and AOS? A: With a few exceptions, yes. As long as you entered the U.S. LEGALLY, you may still AOS, regardless of the length of time that has passed since your original entry. Your I-94 form proves your legal entry. However, be aware that applying for adjustment of status within the first 60 days after your arrival in the US on some other kind of visa MAY open the possibility that USCIS will accuse you of visa fraud (using a visa for a purpose other than the one for which it is intended, in this situation), so you may benefit by waiting a minimum of 60 days before filing for adjustment of status. Q: What are those "few exceptions"? A: Some of them include: entering under a C or D crewman's visa, as TWOV (transit), with a J visa if subject to the 2 year HRR requirement, or with a K-1 Fiancé visa, if you did not marry the person who petitioned you. (Fiancé visa recipients are eligible to adjust status ONLY if they marry the person that submitted the original petition and adjust status based on that marriage...if they do not adjust on that basis, they are not adjustable) Q: I entered the U.S. by sneaking across the border (EWI - Entered Without Inspection). If I marry a U.S. Citizen, can I stay and file AOS? A: Generally, no. You may NOT file AOS if you did not originally enter the U.S. legally, there is no provision in the current law for someone who entered the US illegally to file for adjustment of status. Generally, you must depart the U.S., and obtain a K-1 Fiancé or I-130 spousal visa, however that may subject you to being banned from the U.S. There are various exceptions. It's best to consult a reputable immigration attorney. Q: I've read elsewhere that I can't have a big wedding, because I need to show to the USCIS that my marriage was "spur of the moment". Is this true? A: No. A long standing BIA (Board of Immigration Appeals) precedent decision dictates that a mere "preconceived intent to remain" (i.e. prior intent to marry and stay in the U.S.) is not grounds to deny an Adjustment of Status. Q: What does this BIA decision say? Where can I read it? A: It says: "In the absence of other adverse factors, an application for adjustment of status as an immediate relative should generally be granted in the exercise of discretion notwithstanding the fact that the applicant entered the United States as a nonimmigrant with a preconceived intention to remain.." Q: Does the USCIS have to always follow this BIA decision? A: According to the USCIS: "Decisions of the BIA are binding on all USCIS officers and Immigration Judges unless modified or overruled by the Attorney General or a Federal court." Q: This BIA decision is over 20 years old! How do I know it still applies to the USCIS today? A: See this letter written by the District Director of the Baltimore USCIS office on February 1, 2000: Q: So what would constitute "adverse factors" and result in a denial of an application for AOS? A: Generally, if any proven fraud or misrepresentations were made to any Consular or USCIS Officials, while attempting to obtain a tourist visa, or at the Port of Entry (POE) while attempting to enter the U.S. as a tourist, then you will likely be denied AOS. You may also be denied adjustment of status if a criminal record with "moral tuturpitude " crimes is found, or if you have HIV/AIDS. You may be denied AOS if you have a serious disease which will likely lead to your being debilitated and unable to work. If you are not sure about your position regarding "adverse factors", then you should consult a reputable immigration attorney. Q: What are some examples of fraud or misrepresentation? A: If on your tourist visa application, you lied about having a Fiancé in the U.S., or lied about having a job, in order to make it appear that you would return to your home country. Or, if at the POE, you lied to the USCIS Inspector about the purpose or intended length of your visit. Bear in mind, it is the documentation which proves the actual lie, so be careful about documentation and what may be documented in USCIS or consular files from what you have said. Q: What if I told the USCIS Inspector that I only intended to stay for 2 weeks, but after entry, I changed my mind and want to get married and stay? A: You may be required to prove to the USCIS that you really did change your mind, and did not intend all along to get married and stay. If you do not think that you can prove this information, then you may want to consult a reputable immigration attorney. Q: What is this 30/60 day rule I keep reading about? A: This is a rule developed by the State Department for Consular and USCIS officials to determine if a visa was properly issued. If you make statements to a Consular/INS official about your intentions, and then change your mind (i.e. get married and file AOS) within 30 days of entry into the U.S., it will be assumed that you lied, unless you can prove otherwise. If you changed your mind after 30 days, but before 60, there is no presumption of fraud. If you changed your mind after 60 days, then your statement about your intentions cannot be used against you to make a finding of fraud. Q: Where can I find this 30/60 day rule? A: See: http://foia.state.gov/masterdocs/09fam/0940063N.pdf (this is a 17-page PDF file, go to page 6 to find this rule. The item is 9FAM 40.63 N4.7-1)
A: The BIA decisions address the issue of entering the U.S. as a tourist with a preconceived intention to remain. It "forgives" your intent, if you had any, of USING a tourist visa to enter the U.S., marry, and stay. It does NOT "forgive" any lies or misrepresentations that you made in order to obtain a tourist visa, or entry into the U.S.! If you made oral or written statements which are inconsistent with your actions, you can still be denied AOS. However, the 30/60 day rule does provide the USCIS with a guideline to determine if your statements about your intentions were lies, or a genuine change of plans. In general, if your plans changed > 60 days after entry, your statements about planning to return to your country can not be used against you. Q: Does this mean I should wait at least 60 days before marrying if I entered as a tourist? A: Maybe. IF you made oral or written statements to a Consular or USCIS Inspector that you intended to return to your country after your visit, then it would be wise not to marry and file AOS immediately after entry as a tourist. If you made no such statements - for example, if you were just waived through at the POE, then waiting 60 days may not necessary. However, when in doubt, one may want to wait the 60 days. Q: What if I truly did NOT have the intention of marrying and staying when I entered the U.S. as a tourist, and I was never asked about my intentions at the POE? A: Then you are clear on the issue of intentions. The BIA decisions will not even apply to you, because those are necessary only for people who DID have immigrant intention while entering as a tourist. It is perfectly legal to change your mind after entry into the U.S. However, other adverse factors in your case, if they exist, such as HIV/AIDS or previous criminal record may still be a problem....if you have any doubt about your position, then you should consult a reputable immigration attorney. Q: What if I lied about having a job or owning a house? Will waiting 60 days before marrying protect me? A: No. The 30/60 day rule only covers statements about intentions. It does not forgive lies about facts. In this case, it would be safer to depart the U.S. and obtain a K-1 or I-130 spousal based immigrant visa. Lying to the Immigration & Naturalization Service is a serious offense, and can cause denial of adjustment of status. Q: What if I was ALREADY married to a U.S. Citizen, and I entered the U.S. as a tourist. Can I stay and file AOS? A: Generally, Yes, same rules apply regardless of when or where you married. What counts is that you ARE married. However, you may benefit by consulting an attorney in this situation, to be sure that you have entered in a manner that will allow you to successfully adjust status. Be very careful in this situation, as there are several things that may cause you problems...attorney assistance is definitely recommended. Q: I'm not in the U.S. yet. Why should I obtain a K-1 or I-130 based spousal visa? Why can't I just enter as a tourist, and file AOS? A: Because, if your intention to marry, stay, and file AOS became known to the POE Inspector, you would be denied entry into the U.S. You may even be subject to Expedited Removal, and be banned from the U.S. for a period of 5 years or more! Bear in mind, the immigration inspector at the port of entry has absolute power over your entry, and even has the power to ban you from the US for a period of time, even for life---unfortunately, under the current immigration law, the decisions of that inspector are final and are not appealable in court, so proceed with great caution. It is wise to not make a decision regarding marriage until after you enter the US. Q: Isn't that inconsistent with the BIA decisions? A: Absolutely! I never claimed the law made sense. It's kind of like the Cuban Adjustment Act. Coming to the U.S. on a leaky boat is against the law. If they catch you at sea, they'll send you back. BUT, if you make it to land, you can stay. Assuming, of course, you didn't shoot a Border Patrol agent to make it to land. Likewise, if you try to enter the U.S. as a tourist with the intention of marrying and staying, the POE Inspectors may find that out, and it they do, they will likely send you back. But, if you make it in without otherwise breaking the law (i.e. lying, or shooting an agent), then you may be able to stay and AOS, again providing there are no other complicating factors in your case. Q: Wow, that's a lot of rules. Can you summarize it? A: If you entered the U.S. legally, without lying, you can marry, stay, and probably successfully file for Adjustment of Status, providing that you have no complicating factors in your case. If you have complicating factors in your case such as HIV/AIDs, criminal record, if you did not enter the US legally, obtained your visa fraudulently, or lied to an USCIS or consular officer anywhere in this process, then you need to consult an immigration attorney before proceeding with anything. When in doubt, ALWAYS consult a reputable immigration attorney.
Q: Why would anyone enter using a K-1 or I-130 based spousal visa, if entering as a tourist was an option available to them? A: If you enter as a tourist, and file AOS, in some areas, it could be years before you obtained a green card. Some countries permit Direct Consular Filing, where you could obtain an Immigrant Visa/green card in just a couple of weeks! Also, certain USCIS offices, such as Detroit and Dallas, perform same-day AOS for people with K-1 visas. It is always wise to consider all of your options before filing for adjustment of status, as other options may have distinct benefits for you in terms of adjustment of status or work authorization. Bear in mind, entering on a tourist visa with the INTENT to marry and file adjustment of status and stay in the US is technically visa fraud, which is a serious offense. Tourist visa adjustment should only be considered if at the time of entry you did not plan to marry and stay in the US, and if you have no "complicating factors" in your case. Q: My I-129F (K-1) or I-130 (spousal) application is taking too long for the USCIS to process! I am a U.S. Citizen, and I deserve special treatment! How can I get my application expedited? A: In FY1998, the U.S. admitted 660,447 new Immigrants. The single largest classification was spouses of U.S. Citizens, with 151,172, or about 1/4th of the total number of new immigrants. Bet you didn't know that, huh? Trust me, you're not special. In fact, if you count other Immediate Relatives, such as children and parents of U.S. Citizens, they total nearly half, or 283,368 of all new immigrants. Other relatives make up most of the rest. Only 77,517 immigrants were admitted in FY1998 due to employment based reasons. Q: How many people use a K-1 visa, vs. a I-130 spousal Immigrant visa, vs. AOS from a tourist or other visa? A: Here are stats from FY1998 151,172 - total spouses of USC who immigrated in FY1998 44,577 - 29% entered using an I-130 spousal Immigrant Visa
Why Student F-1/M-1 Visas are not a good immigration method for Fiancés Student Visas come up every now and then. I wanted to get this into a legal binder for future use and forum searches. Some of this is a "repeat" but this is the first time it's all consolidated into a thread of its own. Student Visas are called F-1 (academic) or M-1 (non-academic/vocational) visas. You can find out more about these at: http://www.ins.usdoj.gov/graphics/howdoi/vocation.htm http://travel.state.gov/visa%3Bforeignstuden.html Sometimes these are also referred to as S.E.V.P. (Student and Exchange Visitors Program). This requires an exhaustive interview, enrollment in an approved course and checks on bank records to ensure she complies with their rules which are: That she has to have enough money to support herself independently for the period of the course, pay for accommodation and meals, a ticket home and all to her likely expenses. This money has to have been accumulated over a reasonable period and must be in her bank at least 6 months prior to application. She also has to prove that she has the income to save this kind of money over a reasonable time. Notwithstanding Government grants. AND you probably find the visa has a "No change permitted" stamp on it, given her age. This means she'd have to go back and apply for fiancé or spouse in the Philippines anyway. Realistically, the student visa takes as much paperwork as about any other type of visa. And, when you are done... you still have to do all the marriage visa paperwork on top of it. It's like doubling the stress, cost, and trouble of a IR-1, K1, or K3 Visa. Basically... I would recommend against doing this. Plus, every person who gets a student visa, marries, and goes into hiding until they can be naturalized makes it 10 times more difficult for the next legitimate student to get into the country.
Why H1-B Work Visas are not a good immigration method for Fiancés Work Visas come up every now and then. I wanted to get this into a legible order for future use. Some of this is a "repeat" but this is the first time it's all consolidated into a single posting. An H1-B Work visa has some rather strict requirements that make it virtually impossible for a Filipino to get unless they are highly qualified. I worked on a project called VisaSolver.com (never came to pass) but I learned a great deal from the Immigration Lawyers that I worked with. I dealt with one of the best firms in the country, Jackson Lewis. In general, a H1-B Visa is not practical It requires a number of things: 1) Verification of her education/qualification for the position
There are about $2500-3700 in costs for the company to get the legal help to sponsor worker. The process takes about 3-6 months. If she quits the job specified in the H1B Visa, she must return to her country. H1B Visa's are not transferable from one employer to another. The employer loses all of their investment if the applicant backs out before the visa is issued. It is a "One-by-one" deal. There really isn't a "routine" hire for this. I don't know if there are other types of work visa's than the H-1B. That is the one that large companies use to hire Computer Programmers from India & Asia. Recently, due to the difficulty and expense of reporting requirements, most H1-B Visa folks have started to just simply hire folks to work in their foreign countries without immigrating.
How the RIR (Reduction in Recruitment) Health Visa could get a relative over in 2-4 years H1-B Work Visas are difficult to get. Tourist Visas are nearly impossible to get. Student Visas require a great deal of work. And Family Related Visas are also quite hard to get. So what is your best chance? You could try sending your relatives to Nursing School for 2-4 years, and then attempt to bring them over on the RIR visa. For anyone interested in learning more, The official name of this type of visa is the "Reduction in Recruitment" or (RIR) Visa. This is done through the Department of Labor (DOL) and the State Workers Agency (SWA). It is done through FORM ETA750 and an I-140. The "normal process" can be expedited by the use of RIR procedures. The employer must request RIR when submitting the Form ETA 750 to the SWA.
Why bringing Mom/Dad/Sister/Brother/Children(18+) from the Philippines is not realistic The US only allows a total of 675,000 immigrants (Family & Employment based -- from all countries combined) into the US each year. They have a predetermined number of each sub classification that they will allow to immigrate. If the quota for that type of visa is not met, a lower priority visa can use the slack,=. If you've never seen it, the info is interesting: Subject to certain transitional laws, total immigration into the United States is limited to 675,000 persons per year. However, that figure is divided into three distinct categories: A. FAMILY-SPONSORED IMMIGRANTS: Persons who are relatives of United States citizens and lawfully admitted permanent resident aliens are limited to a total of 480,000 visas per year. Immediate Relatives listed in Part I above are included in this number, as are preference relatives. (However, there is no upper limit on the number of visas which may be issued to immediate relatives.) Preference relatives receive all of the visas not used by immediate relatives, but in no case fewer than 226,000 visas per year. Family-based preference categories subject to the numerical limitation are: (minimum preference limits in parentheses)1. First Preference: Unmarried sons and daughters over 21 years of age of US citizens, and children if any (23,400).B. EMPLOYMENT-BASED IMMIGRANTS: A total of 140,000 immigrant visas (sub-limitations listed in parentheses) are available for this category, which is divided into five preference groups: |
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