USA Sponsorship Visa
Explore New Horizons: Bringing Your Family to the United States
The U.S. Family Sponsorship Visa—also known as the Foreign Relatives Visa—gives foreign nationals the opportunity to reunite with their family members who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. This visa allows loved ones to live, work, and study in the United States while building a future together.
What is a Sponsorship Visa for the USA?
A Sponsorship Visa enables a U.S. citizen or green card holder to sponsor a foreign national for immigration. Most often, these visas are used to reunite immediate family members such as spouses, children, parents, and siblings.
How the USA Sponsorship Visa Process Works
Petition Submission
The U.S.-based sponsor files a petition with USCIS, providing proof of the qualifying relationship and the necessary supporting documents.
Priority Date
Once approved, the applicant receives a priority date, which determines when they can move forward with their application.
Interview & Approval
Eligibility Requirements for a Sponsorship Visa
To qualify, applicants must:
Eligible relationships include:
Sponsor Responsibilities
When a U.S. citizen or green card holder sponsors someone, they take on certain legal and financial commitments, including:
This financial commitment begins once the applicant enters the United States and can last up to 10 years.
Types of U.S. Sponsorship Visas
1. Spousal Sponsorship – IR-1 Visa
For legally married spouses of U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Requirements
2. Fiancé(e) Visa – K-1 Visa
For fiancés of U.S. citizens who plan to marry within 90 days of entering the U.S.
Requirements
3. Unmarried Children Under 21 – IR-2 Visa
For children of U.S. citizens under 21 who are unmarried.
Requirements
4. Orphan Adopted Abroad – IR-3 Visa
For children adopted overseas by U.S. citizens.
Requirements
5. Orphan to Be Adopted in the U.S. – IR-4 Visa
For children from overseas who will be adopted in the U.S. after arrival.
Requirements
6. Parent Sponsorship – IR-5 Visa
For parents of U.S. citizens over the age of 21.
Family Preference Visa Categories
Beyond immediate relative visas, there are Family Preference Visas with annual quotas:
Important Things to Know
Eligibility
Each sponsorship category has unique requirements related to age, relationship, and the sponsor’s financial ability.
Processing Time
Timelines vary by visa type, country of origin, and annual visa limits—applicants should plan for potential delays.
Legal Obligations
Sponsors are legally bound to financially support the applicant for a set period, help them integrate, and ensure they comply with U.S. laws and immigration rules.
Why Choose Stem Immigration Services for Your USA Sponsorship Visa?
Contact Stem Immigration Services today to make your U.S. Sponsorship Visa application clear, compliant, and successful.