Family
IR-1/CR-1 (Spouse Visa for U.S. Citizens)
What is this visa?
This visa is for foreign spouses of U.S. citizens, allowing them to enter the country and become permanent residents
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Example situations:
A U.S. citizen marries someone from another country and applies for a spouse visa so they can live and work in the U.S.
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Duration:
Permanent resident status (Green Card) granted upon arrival
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Estimated processing time:
- Regular processing: 12–18 months
- Processing may take longer if additional verification is required
If the marriage is less than 2 years old, a CR-1 visa will be issued, meaning “conditional” status (a follow-up after 2 years to confirm the marriage for permanent status)
Free case evaluationK-1 (Fiancé/Fiancée Visa for U.S. Citizens)
What is this visa?
This visa allows U.S. citizens to invite their fiancé/fiancée to enter the U.S. to marry. After marriage, the spouse can apply for a Green Card
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Example situations:
A fiancé/fiancée from another country enters the U.S. on a K-1 visa to marry a U.S. citizen
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Duration:
After marriage, the spouse can apply for permanent resident status (Green Card)
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Estimated processing time:
- Regular processing: 6–9 months
- After marriage, applying for a Green Card: an additional 8–12 months
The couple must marry within 90 days of entering the U.S. on the K-1 visa.
Free case evaluationF-1 (Visa for Unmarried Children of U.S. Citizens Under 21)
What is this visa?
This visa is for children (under 21) of U.S. citizens who are unmarried and wish to reunite with their parents in the U.S.
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Example situations:
An unmarried child of a U.S. citizen applies for a visa to reunite with their parents living in the U.S.
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Duration:
Permanent resident status (Green Card) granted upon arrival in the U.S.
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Estimated processing time:
Regular processing: 12–18 months
If the child turns 21 before receiving the visa, their status changes to F-2B (for adult children).
Free case evaluationF-2A/F-2B (Visa for Spouses and Children of Permanent Residents)
What is this visa?
These visas allow spouses and children (under 21) of U.S. permanent residents (Green Card holders) to reunite with their family in the U.S.
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Example situations:
- A spouse or child (under 21) of a permanent resident applies for the F-2A visa to reunite with their family
- An adult child (over 21) of a permanent resident applies for the F-2B visa to reunite with their parents
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Duration:
Permanent resident status (Green Card)
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Estimated processing time:
- F-2A: 12–24 months
- F-2B: 5–10 years due to the long waiting list for adult children because of visa quotas
F-2A: For spouses and children (under 21) of permanent residents. F-2B: For adult children of permanent residents.
Free case evaluationIR-2 (Visa for Children of U.S. Citizens, Including Adoption Cases)
What is this visa?
This visa is for children of U.S. citizens, including children who have been adopted by U.S. citizens.
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Example situations:
U.S. citizen parents adopt a child from another country and apply for a visa to grant the child U.S. citizenship
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Duration:
Permanent resident status (Green Card)
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Estimated processing time:
Regular processing: 6–12 months
If the child was adopted, additional documentation may be required to confirm their status
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