Family-based visas

This depends on four factors:

  1. The immigration status of the relative (whether s/he is a US citizen or lawful permanent resident)
  2. The nature of the family relationship. Only spouses, parent-child and sibling relationship qualify for benefits under this
  3. The alien's country of chargeability (usually the country of birth, but may vary)
  4. The existing and anticipated backlog with respect to the country (India has a backlog)


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