US outlines two family visa options for permanent residence

The United States government has outlined two main family-based immigrant visa categories for foreign nationals seeking to live permanently in the country through qualifying family relationships. The two types are Immediate Relative visas and Family Preference visas. Immediate Relative visas are not subject to an annual numerical limit and cover spouses of US citizens, unmarried children under 21 of US citizens, and parents of US citizens who are at least 21 years old.

Family Preference visas, on the other hand, are subject to annual numerical limits and cover certain family relationships with US citizens and lawful permanent residents. For Nigerians seeking to relocate to the US through family sponsorship, the distinction between the two categories is important because Immediate Relative visas are not subject to the annual numerical cap, while Family Preference visas are.

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