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Family Based

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If you have family members who are already permanent residents or citizens, you may be eligible for a family-based visa.

Family-Based Immigrant Visas (i.e., Green Cards)

Immediate Relative

If you are the spouse, parent, or unmarried child under 21 years of age of a U.S. citizen, you may be eligible to become a lawful permanent resident. 

If you are a relative of a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident, you may be eligible for a family-based immigrant visa under these preference categories:

First Preference (F1)

This category is for unmarried sons and daughters of U.S. citizens.

Second Preference (F2)

This category is for spouses, children, and unmarried sons and daughters of permanent residents.

F2A

This is for spouses and children of permanent residents.

F2B

This is for unmarried sons and daughters (21 years of age or older) of permanent residents.

Third Preference (F3)

This category is for married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens.

Fourth Preference (F4)

This category is for brothers and sisters of adult U.S. citizens.

Family-Based Nonimmigrant Visas

K-1/K-2 Fiancé

The K-1 visa permits the foreign-citizen fiancé(e) to travel to the United States and marry his or her U.S. citizen spouse within 90 days of arrival. 

K-3/K-4 Fiancé

The K-3 nonimmigrant visa is for the foreign-citizen spouse of a U.S. citizen. This visa category is intended to shorten the physical separation between the foreign-citizen and U.S. citizen spouses by having the option to obtain a nonimmigrant K-3 visa overseas and enter the United States to await approval of the immigrant visa petition.

How Canero Fadul Immigration Attorneys Can Help

Navigating the various avenues to attain legal permanent residency through an employment-based green card can be complex. Identifying the appropriate path, assessing eligibility, and successfully navigating the steps involved can pose significant challenges without the guidance of a skilled green card attorney.


Canero Fadul Immigration, headquartered in Miami, Florida, stands as a premier immigration firm specializing in employment, family, and humanitarian immigration matters. With a collective experience exceeding 25 years, our firm has earned a reputation for profound knowledge and steadfast dedication to immigration issues.


Our immigration lawyers at Canero Fadul Immigration possess extensive experience in facilitating the immigration process for eligible individuals seeking to establish residency in the United States through employment. We handle every aspect of the process, from aligning qualifications with the appropriate green card category to petition filing and proficiently addressing any obstacles that may arise.


Backed by a team of professionals, we are committed to achieving favorable outcomes for our clients, providing expert guidance and compassionate support throughout their immigration journey. If you're ready to embark on the path to obtaining a green card, we invite you to schedule a consultation with one of our immigration attorneys at Canero Fadul Immigration by completing a brief form.

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