General Eligibility (exceptions apply) for Immediate Visa if you are the:

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• Spouse of a United States Citizen;

• Unmarried child of a United States Citizen and you’re under 21 years old; or

• Parent of a United States Citizen and your child is over 21 years old.

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General Eligibility (exceptions apply) for Visa once Priority Date is Current if you are the:

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• Unmarried child of a United States Citizen and you’re over 21 years old;

• Married child of a United States Citizen;

• Brother or sister of a United States Citizen and they’re over 21 years old;

• Spouse of a Lawful Permanent Resident; or

• Unmarried child of a Lawful Permanent Resident.

 

Priority Dates

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• These dates apply to immigrants who are not immediate relatives of United States Citizens. Because the government has put a cap on the number of these people who can immigrate, they have to wait until their priority date is current before they can immigrate. An individual’s priority date depends a number of factors and can result in a long waiting period.

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Determining whether you’re eligible for this form of relief is complicated. Please schedule a consultation if you think you might eligible.