This simple infographic will explain the family-based immigrant visa categories including approximate wait times for most of the world

1. USCitizens
PermanentResidents
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Immigrant Visa Categories
Petitioner Beneficiary Visa wait times
Spouses
Parents
Unmarried minor sons/daughters
Spouses
Unmarried minor sons/daughters
Unmarried adult sons/daughters
USCitizens
USCitizens
Unmarried adult sons/daughters
Married adult sons/daughters
Siblings
Visa immediately
available
Up to 2 years for most*
Up to 2 years for most*
Up to 7 years for most*
Up to 7 years for most*
Up to 12 years for most*
Up to 14 years for most*
By Paula Forero, Esq., TOP Legal
Management Services, LLC
*Wait times vary depending on country of nationality & number of
visas available. For more information https://bit.ly/2EfaUuN