What are the requirements for family-based visas?

In order to be eligible for a family-based visa in North Carolina, the applicant must demonstrate that they have a close familial relationship with a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. Types of family members that may be eligible for such a visa include spouses, parents, children, siblings and fiancé(e)s. In cases where the applicant is a fiancé(e), they must provide evidence that a valid marriage to the citizen or permanent resident has taken place within 90 days of the visa being granted. The spouse of a U.S. citizen must demonstrate that the marriage is legal and not fraudulent in order to be eligible. In addition, the applicant must demonstrate that they have a “bona fide” marital relationship. For parent-child relationships, the applicant must demonstrate that the child is under the age of 21 and that the child is unmarried in order to be eligible for a family-based visa. For siblings, the applicant must show that both the petitioner and the beneficiary are U.S. citizens and are over the age of 21 in order to be eligible. Applicants must also meet eligibility requirements for any visas they seek. This includes having a valid passport, being in good standing with the law, and being able to pass a mandatory medical examination. Additionally, applicants must be able to demonstrate that they are not a threat to the U.S. or its interests. Finally, they must be able to prove their financial ability to support themselves in the U.S. Overall, family-based visas are a great opportunity for families to be reunited in the U.S. There are numerous requirements that must be met to obtain such a visa, however, these are necessary to ensure the safety and security of both the applicant and the U.S.

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Las visas con base familiar son tipos de visa que permiten a los ciudadanos extranjeros vivir de manera permanente en los Estados Unidos. Estas visas son otorgadas por el gobierno de los Estados Unidos si se cumplen ciertos requisitos. Estos requisitos están establecidos por la ley de inmigración de Carolina del Norte. Para solicitar una visa de familia, el solicitante debe ser un pariente cercano - cónyuge o hijo - de un ciudadano estadounidense o persona autorizada para vivir permanentemente en los Estados Unidos. El solicitante también debe proporcionar documentos para respaldar esta relación, como certificados de nacimiento, partidas de matrimonio y actas de divorcio. Además, el solicitante debe demostrar que se encuentra en una situación financiera estable. El solicitante debe presentar documentación financiera o un patrocinador de inmigración que demuestre que tiene los recursos necesarios para apoyar al inmigrante durante su estadía en los Estados Unidos. También hay otros requisitos establecidos para obtener una visa con base familiar en Carolina del Norte. Estos requisitos pueden incluir un examen médico, saber inglés, demostrar buen carácter, historial criminal y buenos antecedentes. El solicitante también debe presentar una solicitud para obtener la visa, incluyendo una declaración jurada completa.

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