Family Reunification
Family-based immigration allows U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor certain family members for green cards. Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens (spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents) have no numerical limits. Other family categories are subject to annual quotas and waiting periods. The process involves filing petitions, waiting for visa availability, and completing consular processing or adjustment of status.
US Administration Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries
Visa Database Team • 14 days ago
The U.S. State Department has announced an indefinite suspension of immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, effective January 21, 2026, affecting family-based and employment-based immigration pathways while leaving nonimmigrant visa processing unchanged.
USCIS Announces Faster Processing for Family Reunification Visas
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services introduces new measures to reduce processing times for family-based visa applications, aiming to reunite families more quickly while maintaining security standards.