What are the Eligibility Criteria and Process for Obtaining an F2B Visa?

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United States Citizenship and Immigration
Services (USCIS) annually issues several
Immigrant Visas to Green Card Holders and U.S.
Citizens Spouses, Children, Parents, Siblings,
and other family members to bring them closer to
their family and loved ones. It is important to
understand the type of Immediate Relative Visa
and Immigrant Visa you are applying for,
especially its eligibility criteria, documents
required, and process to ensure a successful
outcome. We will provide you with information
about F2B Visa Eligibility criteria and the
application process so you have sufficient
knowledge while applying.
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What Is An F2B Visa?
The F2B Visa is a Family Preference Visa issued
to unmarried adult children (age 21 and above) of
Green Card Holders. It issues them a Green Card
to allow them to live and work in the U.S. There
are two options with an F2 Visa F2A and F2B.
There is an annual cap on F2 Visa. Around 114,200
F2 Visas are issued annually by USCIS, of which
70 are offered to qualified F2A Visa applicants
and the rest to F2B Visa applicants.
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• The following are the Primary fees involved in
  obtaining an F2B Visa
• US 535 Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative
  Form) Fee
• US 325 DS-260 Fee
• US 120 Affidavit of Support Fee
• US 220 USCIS Fee
• Medical Examination and Vaccination Fee

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F2B Visa Eligibility

• Like every Immigrant Visa, there are specific
  eligibility criteria that applicants must fulfill
  to obtain an F2B Visa. First and foremost, the
  applicant must be above 21 years of age and older
  and unmarried.
• The individual must be a lawful child of the
  Green Card Holder (Sponsor), file a DS-260 Form,
  and submit required documents. If the applicant
  gets married before acceptance of the petition,
  the application will be rejected.
• The F2B Visa Sponsor must be
• A Green Card Holder (Lawful Permanent Resident of
  U.S.)
• Living in the United States and have a valid
  address in the U.S.
• Lawful Parent of the individual they are filing a
  petition for

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Documents Required For F2B Visa

• Applicants and Sponsor must keep the following
  list of documents and proof ready before applying
  for an F2B Visa to speed up the process
• A valid passport for six months after the
  applicant's planned entry into the United States
• Two Passport-size Photographs
• Copy of a valid birth or adoption certificate
• Copy of confirmation page of Form DS-260
• Copy of signed Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support
  from U.S. Petitioner)
• Copy of Medical Examination Report and
  Vaccination Documents

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• Copy of divorce or annulment certificate if the
  applicant has been married before to prove their
  marriage was legally terminated.
• Copy of Military certificate if the applicant has
  served in military or armed forces
• Court or Criminal Records, if any
• Apart from the documents mentioned above, you
  might be asked to submit additional documents by
  USCIS, NVC, or your local Embassy/Consulate
  Office during the Interview process.
• You can simplify this process by hiring an F2B
  Visa Immigration Attorney from Salinas Law Firm,
  and they will provide you with all necessary
  assistance from completing applications to
  gathering supporting documentation.

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F2B Visa Application Process

• The application process for F2B consists of
  several steps. First, the sponsor (Green Card
  Holder) must fill out the petition Form I-130 and
  send it to USCIS. After the petition is accepted,
  the applicant can start the F2B Visa Application
  Procedure, which is as follows
• After USCIS receives the petition, they review it
  and sends it to NVC (National Visa Center) for
  further processing.
• Once NVC receives your petition form and
  documents, they will send a package to the
  beneficiary containing further processing steps.
• Once the Visa application slot is available, the
  applicant can begin the process by completing
  Form DS-260 and submitting it online along with
  the required documents mentioned in the package.

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F2B Visa Application Process

• Once the NVC receives your package, they review
  it. You must undergo a Medical Examination.
• After that, the applicant must attend the
  Interview at their Local U.S. Embassy or
  Consulate Office. They are required to carry the
  requested documents, including Medical
  Examination and Vaccination Report.
• The Interviewer asks general questions regarding
  the Visa and might request additional documents
  that you must submit to the Interview office.
• After the Interview, if your application is
  approved, you will receive a sealed packet that
  must be opened only by the Customs and Border
  Protection (CBP) Officers at the Port of Entry.
• You can simplify this entire procedure by hiring
  an F2B Immigration Visa Lawyer from Salinas Law
  Firm. They have extensive experience and are able
  to efficiently handle challenging and complex
  cases.

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Conclusion

• After reading this, you will have a good
  understanding of what an F2B visa is, its
  eligibility criteria, the fees involved, the
  documents required, and the application process.
  However, if you have any questions, feel free to
  contact us.
• Considered as one of the top Immigration Lawyer
  Houston, Texas, we have assisted countless of
  individuals in obtaining an F2B visa. Our Houston
  F2B Visa Attorney stays connected with you
  throughout the entire procedure to ensure you
  seamlessly acquire an F2B Visa.
• Apart from F2B Visas, our Houston Immigration
  Lawyers have experience helping individuals with
  other Immigrant Visas and Green Card application
  processes.
• Book a consultation with our Houston F2B Visa
  Lawyer by calling us at 713.518.1711.

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