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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

Taamilosaga o le Fa'agasologa

green card

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Mana'oga mo talosaga

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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.

Talosaga mo Totogifuapauina

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  

O matou penefiti

I le avea ai ma se kamupani e sili ona taʻimua i le lalolagi i le tuʻuina atu o auaunaga fesoasoani tau femalagaaʻiga, matou te tausisi pea i le filosofia o le auaunaga o le "fesootaʻi o miti ma folau mo le lumanaʻi" talu mai le matou faʻavaeina. Matou te tautino atu e tuʻuina atu fofo sili ona faʻapolofesa, alofa, ma atoatoa mo tagata faʻatau uma e moemiti e nonofo ma faigaluega i fafo. O la matou vaega e aofia ai le tele o atunuʻu ma itulagi i le lalolagi atoa, e galulue vavalalata ma le tele o ofisa aloaia ma 'au faʻaletulafono faʻapolofesa e faʻamautinoa ai le saogalemu, faʻaletulafono, ma le lelei o laʻasaga taʻitasi o le faagasologa o femalagaaʻiga.