Are there preferences given for the “limited family-based” visa?
There are 4 family-based Preference visas in the limited category. • Family First Preference (F1): This preference is for unmarried children of U.S. citizens and their children. • Family Second Preference (F1): This preference is assigned to spouses, minor children and unmarried children over the age of 20, of legal permanent residents. There is a set allocation made for 77% of this category for spouses and minor children. The other 27% is allocated for unmarried sons and daughters who are over the age of 20. • Family Third Preference (F3): This preference is assigned to married sons and daughters of a U.S. citizen and their spouses and children. • Family Fourth Preference (F4): This preference is given to brothers and sisters of United States citizens and their spouses and children. The U.S. citizen must be at least 21 years old to be eligible to file.
