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Families

Families seeking reunification, spousal and fiancé petitions, and permanent residence through family-based immigration categories.

Family reunification is one of the foundational principles of U.S. immigration law. Whether you are petitioning for a spouse, bringing a fiancé to the United States, or seeking to reunite with parents or siblings, the process requires careful documentation, precise timing, and an understanding of priority dates and processing categories.

At Buroz Law, we guide families through every step — from the initial petition to the interview and beyond. We handle the complexity so you can focus on what matters: being together.

Non-Immigrant

Fiancé & Spousal Visas

K-1 — Fiancé(e) of U.S. Citizen

Allows the foreign-citizen fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen to travel to the United States for the purpose of getting married. The couple must marry within 90 days of the K-1 holder's arrival, after which the foreign spouse may apply for adjustment of status to permanent residence.

Requirements

Both parties must be legally free to marry. The couple must have met in person within the two years preceding the petition (with limited exceptions). The U.S. citizen must meet income requirements to file an Affidavit of Support.

Who It's For

U.S. citizens who are engaged to a foreign national and plan to marry in the United States.

K-3 — Spouse of U.S. Citizen

Allows the foreign spouse of a U.S. citizen to enter the U.S. while their immigrant visa petition (Form I-130) is being processed. In current practice, the K-3 is rarely issued because direct consular processing of the I-130 typically results in faster adjudication.

Requirements

Valid marriage to a U.S. citizen and a pending I-130 petition. The U.S. citizen must have also filed a separate I-129F petition for the K-3.

Who It's For

Foreign spouses of U.S. citizens who married abroad and want to enter the U.S. while their immigrant petition is pending. In most cases, direct I-130 processing is the more efficient path.

 

Dependent Visas

H-4 — Dependent of H-1B Holder

For spouses and unmarried children under 21 of H-1B visa holders. H-4 spouses may be eligible for employment authorization if the H-1B principal has an approved I-140 immigrant petition or has been granted H-1B status beyond the initial six-year limit.

Requirements

Proof of relationship to the H-1B principal (marriage certificate or birth certificate). For work authorization, the H-1B holder must have an approved I-140 or be in extended H-1B status.

Who It's For

Spouses and minor children of H-1B workers who wish to accompany them to the United States.

L-2 — Dependent of L-1 Holder

For spouses and unmarried children under 21 of L-1A or L-1B visa holders. L-2 spouses are eligible for employment authorization upon approval of their L-2 status — no additional eligibility conditions are required beyond the approved status.

Requirements

Proof of relationship to the L-1 principal. L-2 spouses file Form I-765 for employment authorization.

Who It's For

Spouses and minor children of L-1 intracompany transferees.

O-3 — Dependent of O-1 Holder

For spouses and unmarried children under 21 of O-1 visa holders. O-3 dependents may attend school in the U.S. but are not authorized to accept employment.

Requirements

Proof of relationship to the O-1 principal.

Who It's For

Spouses and minor children of O-1 visa holders who wish to accompany them to the United States.

No Annual Cap — No Waiting Period

Immediate Relatives of U.S. Citizens

IR-1 / CR-1 — Spouse of U.S. Citizen

The primary pathway for U.S. citizens to petition for their foreign spouse's permanent residence. Classified as CR-1 (conditional resident) if the marriage is less than two years old at the time of admission, requiring removal of conditions via Form I-751 before the second anniversary. Classified as IR-1 if the marriage is two or more years old.

Requirements

Valid marriage to a U.S. citizen, Form I-130 petition, Affidavit of Support (I-864), and evidence of a bona fide marriage.

Who It's For

U.S. citizens petitioning for their foreign spouse to become a permanent resident.

IR-2 — Unmarried Child Under 21 of U.S. Citizen

For the unmarried children under the age of 21 of U.S. citizens. As an immediate relative category, there is no annual numerical cap and no backlog.

Requirements

Proof of the parent-child relationship and that the child is unmarried and under 21 at the time of admission.

Who It's For

U.S. citizens petitioning for their minor unmarried children.

IR-5 — Parent of U.S. Citizen

For the parents of U.S. citizens who are 21 years of age or older. As an immediate relative category, there is no annual cap and no waiting period.

Requirements

The petitioning U.S. citizen must be at least 21 years old. Proof of the parent-child relationship is required.

Who It's For

Adult U.S. citizens (21+) petitioning for their parents to become permanent residents.

Subject to Annual Caps — May Involve Multi-Year Waits

Family Preference Categories

F1 — Unmarried Adult Son/Daughter of U.S. Citizen

First preference category for unmarried sons and daughters (21 and older) of U.S. citizens. Subject to annual numerical limits and potentially significant wait times depending on the beneficiary's country of birth.

Requirements

The petitioning parent must be a U.S. citizen. The beneficiary must be unmarried and 21 years of age or older.

Who It's For

Adult unmarried children of U.S. citizens who have aged out of the immediate relative (IR-2) category.

F2A — Spouse & Minor Child of Lawful Permanent Resident

Second preference category (A) for spouses and unmarried children under 21 of lawful permanent residents. Wait times are generally shorter than other preference categories but can still be significant.

Requirements

The petitioner must be a lawful permanent resident. Proof of the spousal or parent-child relationship is required.

Who It's For

Lawful permanent residents petitioning for their spouse or unmarried minor children.

F2B — Unmarried Adult Son/Daughter of LPR

Second preference category (B) for unmarried sons and daughters (21 and older) of lawful permanent residents. Wait times tend to be longer than F2A.

Requirements

The petitioner must be a lawful permanent resident. The beneficiary must be unmarried and 21 or older.

Who It's For

Lawful permanent residents petitioning for their adult unmarried children.

F3 — Married Adult Son/Daughter of U.S. Citizen

Third preference category for married sons and daughters (any age) of U.S. citizens. This category typically has significant wait times.

Requirements

The petitioning parent must be a U.S. citizen. The beneficiary must be married.

Who It's For

U.S. citizens petitioning for their married adult children and their families.

F4 — Brother/Sister of Adult U.S. Citizen

Fourth preference category for siblings of U.S. citizens. This category has the longest wait times in the family-based system, often exceeding 15-20 years depending on the beneficiary's country of birth.

Requirements

The petitioning U.S. citizen must be at least 21 years old. Proof of the sibling relationship is required.

Who It's For

U.S. citizens petitioning for their brothers or sisters. Given the extremely long wait times, this category requires long-term planning.

 

Removal of Conditions

I-751 — Removal of Conditions on Residence

Required for individuals who received conditional permanent residence through marriage (marriage was less than two years old at the time the green card was granted). The conditional resident must file Form I-751 to remove conditions during the 90-day window before the second anniversary of receiving conditional residence. Failure to file within this window can result in termination of permanent resident status.

Requirements

Form I-751 filed jointly by both spouses during the 90-day filing window. Evidence that the marriage was entered into in good faith. If the marriage has ended, waivers of the joint filing requirement may be available.

Who It's For

All conditional residents who received their green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident when the marriage was less than two years old.

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