Te Whakarite i tētahi Kōrero
Te Reo Māori
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Te Hononga o Amerikamanene
Immediate Relative Class

Immediate Relative Class

It is regarded as a high priority classification and hence the US government has not imposed any annual number ceiling on this category and the family members of applicants can obtain permanent resident(Green Card)rapidly. Family members regarded as immediate relative includes following relations:Spouse, Unmarried and dependent children under 21 years of age,Parents (if the US citizen is above 21 year of age).

Immediate Relative Class

12-18 months

Huringa Tukatuka

green card

Whiwhi tuakiri

Custom Quote

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Te tukanga tono

STEP 1
File Form I-130 Petition
The U.S. sponsor files Form I-130 with proof of relationship (e.g., marriage/birth certificates);
STEP 2
Wait for Priority Date & NVC Processing
Preference categories must wait for the Priority Date to become current. Case transfers to National Visa Center (NVC) for DS-260 and Affidavit of Support (I-864);
STEP 3
Consular Interview
Attend interview at U.S. embassy/consulate with police/medical certificates. Receive immigrant visa, valid for 6 months to enter the U.S;
STEP 4
Adjust Status if in U.S.
File Form I-485 to adjust status if beneficiary is lawfully present in the U.S.

Tono mō ngā utu

1. Government Filing Fees    
Form Purpose Fee
I-130 Petition for Alien Relative $625 
I-485 Adjustment of Status (if in U.S.) $1,440 (includes biometrics)
DS-260 Immigrant Visa Application (if abroad) $325 
I-864 Affidavit of Support $120 
I-751 (if applicable) Remove Conditions on Residence (spouses) $750 
NVC Processing Fee Visa case processing $345 
2. Required Medical & Documentation Costs    
Expense Cost Range  
Medical Exam (by USCIS-approved doctor) $200-$500  
Police Certificates (per country) $20-$100+  
Document Translation (per page) $30-$80  
Courier/Mailing Fees $50-$150  
3. Legal & Professional Fees    
Service Typical Cost  
Attorney Consultation (initial) $150-$400  
Full Case Preparation (I-130 + I-485/NVC) $2,500-$6,000  
RFE Response Assistance $800-$2,500  

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