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A family preference immigrant visa helps an existing US citizen or lawful permanent resident’s spouse and children (and other eligible family members) to apply for an immigrant visa. With an experienced family immigration lawyer from Coleman Law Group, you can get the help you need to reunite your family legally in the United States of America. We proudly offer bilingual services in English and Spanish to ensure clear communication and comprehensive support for all clients.
Contact us today if you’re thinking about applying for a family preference visa.
Family preference visas allow certain relatives of U.S. citizens and permanent residents to move to the U.S. Unlike immediate relative visas, these visas have yearly limits, so the wait time can be longer.
There are four categories based on your relationship to the family member sponsoring you: F1, F2, F3, and F4.
At Coleman Law Group, we make the family preference visa process easy by guiding you through every step.
With Coleman Law, you know that your family can get the immigration assistance they need—no matter the language you speak.
Each one of the Coleman Law Group attorneys speaks both English and Spanish. This allows us to help more people in Florida get family preference category visas.
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Family preference visas are for qualifying family members of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents. These visas are designed for relatives of US citizens who do not qualify under immediate relative categories.
There are only a certain number of visas available each year. This means that your family member might need to wait for a visa number to become available before they can apply for a green card.
Family preference visas are a way for relatives of permanent residents and US citizens who are eligible for a visa to come to the country legally. They are different from immediate relative visas (for immediate family members.)
Because family preference category visas have a numerical cap—meaning that there are only a certain number available each year—applicants may have to wait a while to get their visa.
The immigration lawyers at Coleman Law Group are here to help you:
Family preference visas are divided into four preference categories. This is based on the relationship between the U.S. citizen or green card holder and their family members.
This category includes unmarried sons and daughters of U.S. citizens and their minor children.
There is an annual limit of 23,400 of these visas available each year.
These visas are available to the spouses and minor unmarried children of lawful permanent residents. This category also includes unmarried sons and daughters (21 years or older) of lawful permanent residents.
There is an annual limit of 114,200 visas issued across both subcategories.
F3 visas are for married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens, including their spouses and minor children.
The annual limit for these visas is 23,400.
The F4 category is for brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens. This includes their spouses and minor children, but the petitioner (you) must be at least 21 years old.
There are 65,000 visas issued in this category each year.
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1. Filing the Petition
The first step is to submit Form I-130 to USCIS. This establishes the qualifying family relationship. Coleman Law Group attorneys make sure your petition is prepared correctly to avoid any delays.
2. Visa Availability and Priority Date
After filing the petition, USCIS assigns a priority date. This determines the applicant’s place in the visa queue. The Visa Bulletin helps applicants track visa number availability for their preference category. Our attorneys help track this for you.
3. Consular Processing and Adjustment of Status
Once a visa becomes available, applicants outside the U.S. will undergo consular processing. Applicants already in the U.S. may file for adjustment of status (Form I-485) to obtain a green card.
4. Visa Interview and Approval
The final step includes an interview at a U.S. consulate or with USCIS. Our attorneys assist in preparing for the visa interview to ensure a smooth process.
When you choose Coleman Law Group, you get:
– Comprehensive legal guidance that includes step-by-step support through the entire family-based immigration process.
– Reassurance that all necessary documentation is filled out and filed accurately and on time.
– Personalized attention and care are taken to make sure your case is understood and the solutions we provide work for your family.
– Reliable case tracking and monitoring so you are kept up to date and in the loop.
– Bilingual support with all of our services being available in both Spanish and English.
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1. Family-Based Green Card Assistance
We help family members of U.S. citizens and permanent residents apply for green cards through the family preference visa system.
2. Adjustment of Status
We guide your relatives who are already in the US through the adjustment of status process to obtain lawful permanent resident status.
3. Visa Bulletin Monitoring
We track the Visa Bulletin to inform clients when their visa number is available.
4. Consular Processing Support
We provide full support for applicants going through consular processing outside the U.S.
5. Filing Form I-130
Our attorneys help file the petition accurately to establish the qualifying relationship with USCIS.
6. Legal Consultation
We offer consultations to discuss eligibility, processing times, and the best options for family-based immigration.
1.) Petition Filing and Review: We assist with preparing and filing the required petition and reviewing all supporting documents.
2.) Waiting for Visa Availability: We help you to understand priority dates and the annual limits on family preference visas so you can plan your family’s future.
3.) Preparing for the Interview: We help with interview prep to ensure applicants meet all immigration requirements.
4.) Receiving the Green Card: Once approved for a green card, your family member can live and work in the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident.
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We are proud to assist families across Florida, including Tampa, Orlando, and Miami, in achieving their immigration goals. We understand the challenges of family-based immigration. Each of our attorneys is committed to helping you every step of the way.
Reunite your family in the United States of America with F Visas and comprehensive support from Coleman Law Group.
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Yes, if you become a U.S. citizen while your family preference petition is pending, your relative may become eligible for an immediate relative visa, which could shorten wait times.
If the petitioner passes away before the visa process is complete, the petition may be revoked. However, under certain circumstances, you may be able to request humanitarian reinstatement.
Generally, family preference visas follow the set priority date system, but expedited processing may be available in cases of extreme hardship or urgent humanitarian concerns.
The petitioner must demonstrate sufficient financial resources by submitting Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support) and meeting the income threshold set by USCIS.
Yes, insufficient financial support can result in denial, but you may use a joint sponsor who meets the financial requirements.
If your priority date becomes current and you have not received communication from the National Visa Center (NVC) or USCIS, you should contact them or consult with an immigration attorney.
If you have applied for adjustment of status while in the U.S., you must obtain advance parole before traveling to avoid abandoning your application.
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