Reunite Your Family in the U.S. — Everything About F1–F4 Visas

Reunite Your Family in the U.S. — Everything About F1–F4 Visas for Relatives of U.S. Citizens and Residents

Family-based immigration visas under the preference category (F1–F4) offer an official path to family reunification for close relatives of U.S. citizens and green card holders. If you want to bring your adult children, siblings, or parents to the United States but don’t qualify for “immediate relative” categories (such as a spouse or minor child), the F visa categories are designed for your case.

These visas are subject to annual quotas, a strict priority system, and waitlists. Because of this, the process can take several years. However, with the right strategy and reliable legal support, you can avoid unnecessary delays, document errors, and the risk of rejection.

📌 What Are the F Visa Categories and Who Qualifies?

Family preference visas are available to the following groups:

✅ F1: Unmarried adult children (21+) of U.S. citizens;
✅ F2A: Spouses and minor children of lawful permanent residents;
✅ F2B: Unmarried adult children of lawful permanent residents;
✅ F3: Married children of U.S. citizens;
✅ F4: Brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens (if the petitioner is 21+).

While wait times can range from 1 to over 15 years (especially for F4), timely filing, properly prepared documents, and monitoring the Visa Bulletin are key to keeping your case moving forward efficiently.

💼 Comprehensive Support from Our Team

We provide full-service support for family-based immigration, including:

• Preparing and filing Form I-130 with supporting evidence;
   
• Verifying family relationship and adapting foreign documents (translations, clarifications, notarization);
   
• Financial responsibility guidance for the petitioner (Form I-864);
   
• Support during processing with USCIS, NVC, and the consulate;
   
• Interview preparation, document review, medical exam instructions.

🌐 Serving Clients Across the Post-Soviet Region

We work with applicants from Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and other CIS countries. Our legal experience with regional cases allows us to anticipate unique document issues such as archive certificates, non-standard birth records, missing information, and translation discrepancies.

📑 How the Process Works

1. A U.S. citizen or green card holder files Form I-130 with USCIS;
2. 
   Once approved, the case is transferred to the National Visa Center (NVC);
3. 
   Additional forms are filed (DS-260, I-864, etc.);
4. 
   Medical exam and consular interview preparation;
5. 
   Visa issuance and travel to the U.S.;
6. 
   Green card issuance after entry.

💰 Costs and Timeframes

— Government filing fee (Form I-130): $535;
— Visa application fee (NVC): $325;
— Medical exam: $200–$500 (varies by country);
— Legal support: from $1,000 to $3,000;
— Approximate wait time: 1 to 15 years (depending on category and applicant’s country).

📦 After Arrival — What Comes Next?

Our support doesn’t stop once the visa is issued. We guide you through obtaining your SSN, opening a U.S. bank account, applying for work authorization (if needed), securing health insurance, and integrating into U.S. life. We also offer guidance on future naturalization steps.

📩 Contact Us — Start Your Reunification Process Today