Can I bring family members to the U.S.?
Yes, you can bring family members to the U.S. in South Carolina, but there are certain criteria you must meet in order to do so. Depending on your particular circumstances, the process of bringing family members can take as little as 6 months or as long as several years. The process starts with a U.S. citizen filing an immigrant visa petition on behalf of their family member with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The petition must include proof of the citizen’s relationship to their family member and must prove that the citizen meets the income requirements of a financial sponsor. Once the petition is approved, the family member (the “beneficiary”) can then apply for a visa with the Department of State. The beneficiary may be required to attend an interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in his or her country. If the visa is approved, the beneficiary can travel to the U.S. Once the beneficiary arrives in the U.S., he or she can apply for a green card, or “permanent residence.” This involves a separate process with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Once approved, the family member has the right to work in the U.S. and to apply for U.S. citizenship after 5 years of residency. Overall, bringing family to the U.S. can take time and effort, but it is possible with the right preparation.
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