Family-based immigration

Family-based immigration

Process by which U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents can petition spouses, sons and daughters, and parents of U.S. citizens, and spouses and unmarried sons and daughters of permanent residents for permanent residence.

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family-based immigration

Immigration; US visa

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Immigration; US visa

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Immigration; US visa

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Immigration; US visa

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