Green Card through Family Preference

The Family-Based Green Card allows foreign nationals to become lawful permanent residents through sponsorship by eligible relatives who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (LPRs). It is one of the primary immigration pathways and provides the right to live, work, and eventually apply for U.S. citizenship.

Who is the Visa for?

Two main categories:

Immediate Relatives of U.S. Citizens (no visa cap, fastest processing)

  • Spouses of U.S. citizens

  • Unmarried children under 21 of U.S. citizens

  • Parents of U.S. citizens (petitioner must be 21+)

Family Preference Categories (subject to annual quotas and visa backlogs)

  • F1: Unmarried adult sons and daughters (21+) of U.S. citizens

  • F2A: Spouses and unmarried children under 21 of LPRs

  • F2B: Unmarried adult sons and daughters (21+) of LPRs

  • F3: Married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens

  • F4: Brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens (petitioner must be 21+)

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must have a qualifying family relationship with a U.S. citizen or LPR

  • Must be the beneficiary of Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) filed by the sponsoring family member

  • Must prove the relationship is genuine and legally valid

  • Must meet admissibility requirements (no major criminal, fraud, or health-related bars)

  • Visa availability depends on priority date and visa bulletin category (except immediate relatives)

Visa Duration

  • Green card valid for 10 years (permanent)

  • Renewable indefinitely

  • If based on marriage under 2 years old → conditional 2-year green card (Form I-751 required later)

Processing Time:

  • Immediate Relatives: 12–24 months

  • Family Preference: Several years+ (quota-based)

  • EAD/AP: 3–6 months (if AOS in U.S.)

OpenSphere Services:

  • Petition Prep: Form I-130 + relationship strategy

  • AOS/Consular Guidance

  • Evidence Compilation: Docs & affidavits

  • Full Support: RFE/NOID to approval

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does OpenSphere offer?

We provide personalized U.S. visa services, helping individuals and businesses navigate the application process with expert guidance and support.

Which types of visas can you help with?

We assist with a wide range of U.S. visa categories, including work visas, investor visas, family-based visas, student visas, and more.

Who can benefit from our services?

Our clients include skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, students, and families seeking to live, work, or study in the United States.

How is OpenSphere different from other immigration service providers?

We combine in-depth immigration knowledge with an AI-powered, streamlined, client-focused process, ensuring each case gets personalized attention from start to finish.

Is my personal information safe with you?

Yes — all client data is handled with strict confidentiality and stored securely, in compliance with privacy regulations.

Do you handle the entire visa process?

Yes — we guide you through every stage, from eligibility assessment and document preparation to filing and follow-up until a decision is made.

FAQ

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does OpenSphere offer?

We provide personalized U.S. visa services, helping individuals and businesses navigate the application process with expert guidance and support.

Which types of visas can you help with?

We assist with a wide range of U.S. visa categories, including work visas, investor visas, family-based visas, student visas, and more.

Who can benefit from our services?

Our clients include skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, students, and families seeking to live, work, or study in the United States.

How is OpenSphere different from other immigration service providers?

We combine in-depth immigration knowledge with an AI-powered, streamlined, client-focused process, ensuring each case gets personalized attention from start to finish.

How do I sign up for the app?

Yes — all client data is handled with strict confidentiality and stored securely, in compliance with privacy regulations.

Do you handle the entire visa process?

Yes — we guide you through every stage, from eligibility assessment and document preparation to filing and follow-up until a decision is made.

What services does OpenSphere offer?

We provide personalized U.S. visa services, helping individuals and businesses navigate the application process with expert guidance and support.

Which types of visas can you help with?

We assist with a wide range of U.S. visa categories, including work visas, investor visas, family-based visas, student visas, and more.

Who can benefit from our services?

Our clients include skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, students, and families seeking to live, work, or study in the United States.

How is OpenSphere different from other immigration service providers?

We combine in-depth immigration knowledge with an AI-powered, streamlined, client-focused process, ensuring each case gets personalized attention from start to finish.

How do I sign up for the app?

Yes — all client data is handled with strict confidentiality and stored securely, in compliance with privacy regulations.

Do you handle the entire visa process?

Yes — we guide you through every stage, from eligibility assessment and document preparation to filing and follow-up until a decision is made.