The immediate Relative category consists of Spouses, parents, and the unmarried children (under age 21) of U.S. citizens. The number of Visa Applications for this category is unlimited each year.

The family preference category includes all other qualified relations other than immediate Relative category. The Visa Application for this category is limited because the immigration laws have put a cap on issuance of green cards to this category. Click here to know more about this

The immediate Relative category : The immediate Relative Visa category gets priority because there is no bar on its availability. The Immigrants whose visa application falls under this category gets priority and they do not have to wait for years to get their Visa for immigration. The immediate Relative Category is reserved for the spouse, unmarried children and parents of U.S. citizens. The Immediate Relative categories are as follows :

• IR 1 - Spouse of a U.S. citizen
• IR 2 - Unmarried child (under 21
• IR 3 - Orphan adopted abroad by a U.S. citizen
• IR 4 - Orphan to be adopted in the United States by a U.S. citizen
• IR 5 - Parent of a U.S. citizen (who is at least 21 years old)

Family Preference Category : The family preference category includes all other qualified relations other than immediate Relative category. The Visa Application for this category is limited because the immigration laws have put a cap on issuance of green cards to this category. The family preference category includes:

• Unmarried, adult sons and daughters (age 21 or over) of U.S. citizens
• Spouses and unmarried children (under age 21) of permanent residents
• Unmarried adult sons and daughters of permanent residents
• Married sons and daughters (any age) of U.S. citizens
• Brothers and sisters of adult U.S. citizens

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