US explains two family-based immigrant visa categories

Author: Nana IsmailPublished on: September 1, 2026Country: United States

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US explains two family-based immigrant visa categories

The United States government has explained two major family-based immigrant visa categories: Immediate Relative visas and Family Preference visas. Immediate Relative visas are available to certain close relatives of US citizens without an annual numerical limit, while Family Preference visas are subject to annual quotas. For fiscal year 2026, the limit for family-sponsored preference immigrants is set at 226,000, with specific final action dates for each category.

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