The U.S. government has announced two main types of family visas for foreigners who want to move to the United States permanently based on family ties. Immediate Relative Visa: This is for close family members of U.S. citizens, including spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents of U.S. citizens who are at least 21 years old. A big advantage of this visa is that there is no limit on how many people can get it each year. Family Preference Visa: This is for more distant relatives of U.S. citizens and certain relatives of green card holders. Unlike the Immediate Relative Visa, there is a limit on how many of these visas can be issued each year, which means applicants may have to wait for a visa to become available. For those looking to move to the U.S. from countries like Nigeria, knowing which category they fall into is important. Immediate relatives can get their visas without waiting, while those in the Family Preference category might experience delays. To apply for these visas, U.S. citizens and green card holders can submit a form called I-130 to sponsor their relatives. The U.S. Department of State provides official guidelines on these visa categories and their rules.
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