United States of America

Family-sponsored Emmigration

A U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident may sponsor the following categories
of her/his relatives for their permanent residence:

▪ Immediate relative of a U.S. citizen : pouse, unmarried children under the age of 21 and the parents of a U.S. citizen who is 21 or older

▪ Other family members of a U.S. citizen : unmarried sons or daughters over the age of 21, married child(ren) of any age, and brothers and sisters (if the U.S. citizen petitioner is over the age of 21)

▪ Family members of a lawful permanent resident (who is not a U.S. citizen yet) : spouse and unmarried child

Inquiry Regarding U.S. Visas:


1. Which visa are you trying to apply for?
2. What is your nationality?
3. Have you ever had your U.S. visa application denied at a U.S. Consulate?
4. If you have, which visa did you get denied?
5. Do you have any criminal record?
6. Have you ever violated any U.S. emmigration law before?

Inquiry Regarding U.S. Permanent Residence:


1. Do you have any employer or relative in the U.S. who is able to sponsor your U.S. permanent residence?
2. What is your nationality?
3. Which academic degrees do you have?
4. Do you have any patents?
5. Have you ever been on TV or in newspapers?
6. Have you ever written and published any books or research papers?
7. If you have, do you know how many times your books and research papers have been cited in other people's publications?
8. Do you have any criminal record?
9. Have you ever violated any U.S. emmigration law before?