Family-based immigration
See the likely path before choosing a form
Family immigration is a sequence, not one form. This preview separates the family petition, visa-availability wait when required, adjustment or consular processing, permanent residence, removal of conditions when applicable, and citizenship review.
Routine spouse filings are available: after the pathway check, a supported spouse result can start a $79 Form I-130 project with Form I-130A and a final online-or-paper choice. A spouse of a U.S. citizen who passes the separate adjustment screen can also start the spouse-based Form I-485 project. Other relationships remain pathway guidance only.
Family pathway preview
This short questionnaire estimates the likely sequence from a family petition through permanent residence and citizenship. A supported routine spouse result can start the Form I-130 project.
PetitionerStep 1 of 5
Tell us the current immigration status of the family member filing the petition. If that status changes later, the pathway must be recalculated.
Still blank or needs attention on this step:
- • Choose the petitioner's current status.