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Family-Based Immigration
An immigration category built on family relationships, with clear rules but wait times and age risks that require early planning.
Short answer
Whether this pathway succeeds usually comes down not to how polished the paperwork looks, but to whether the underlying facts hold up: are the requirements genuinely met, can the resources be verified, and does the timeline match your family's plans. The sections below are organized around those three questions.
Who this fits
- · Spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens or permanent residents
- · Siblings of U.S. citizens (a preference category with a long wait)
- · Families who already have a qualifying relationship and want to reunite long term
Key requirements
- · The family relationship is genuine and can be documented
- · The sponsor meets the I-864 Affidavit of Support financial requirement
- · The applicant has no unwaivable ground of inadmissibility
Timing and Visa Bulletin factors
- · Immediate relative categories are not numerically limited; preference categories are subject to the Visa Bulletin
- · Families with a child approaching age 21 should assess CSPA impact early
- · Confirm exact dates against the DOS monthly Visa Bulletin
Common failure modes
- · Weak proof of relationship or conflicting historical records
- · The financial sponsor's income is insufficient and no qualifying joint sponsor is available
- · A child ages out, changing the category or requiring the family to re-queue
Cost structure and who is paid
- · Government filing fees (paid to USCIS / NVC / DOS)
- · Attorney fees (paid to counsel or the law firm)
- · Service and coordination fees (paid to the service company)
TIHU's role
- · Mapping the family structure and timeline to flag age and Visa Bulletin risk
- · Admissibility and case strategy determinations are made by counsel
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Content directly relevant to this pathway
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We start with your family structure, timing requirements and available resources, tell you which parts are workable and which are not, and then recommend a next step. An initial consultation does not create an attorney-client relationship and is not legal advice.
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