Bringing Family from Abroad

San Francisco Family Visa Attorneys

At Wiley & Jobson, we provide comprehensive immigration services to individuals and families who are seeking to bring their relatives to the United States.

To learn how our immigration attorneys can help you seek a family visa, contact our San Francisco law office by calling 415-627-9161.

Bringing Family from Abroad

At Wiley & Jobson, we help our clients explore their immigration options.

Our team of attorneys provides dedicated legal support to individuals and families seeking to bring fiancés, spouses, children, parents, brothers, sisters, and other family members to the United States. We can guide you through the various steps of applying for a family visa, fully explain the process, and provide an estimate regarding the amount of time the process may take.

Find out more about family visas.

For Whom Can I Apply?

In order to be issued a family visa, a visa petition must first be filed by the qualifying U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident with USCIS. Once this petition is approved, the Department of State will determine if an immigrant visa number is available. If such a number is available, the applicant may then apply for a visa. These numbers are assigned according to the following preferences:

• First preference - Unmarried adult children of U.S. citizens (21 or over)
• Second preference - Spouses and unmarried children of individuals with lawful permanent resident status
• Third preference - Married children of U.S. citizens
• Fourth preference - Brothers and sisters of adult U.S. citizens

Please note, the immediate relatives of U.S. citizens, including parents, spouses and unmarried children under 21 years old, do not have to wait for an immigrant visa number. A visa is immediately available once their visa petition is approved.

Contact a San Francisco Immigration Lawyer