Family-Based Green Card for Married Adult Children
The F3 visa is a U.S. family-based immigrant visa that allows married sons and daughters (age 21 or older) of U.S. citizens to immigrate to the United States with their spouse and minor children.
At Borderless Lawyers, we help U.S. citizens reunite with their adult married children through the F3 visa process—from petition to permanent residency.
✅ What Is the F3 Visa?
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A Family Third Preference (F3) immigrant visa
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For married sons and daughters (21+) of U.S. citizens
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Allows the principal applicant to bring spouse and children (under 21)
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Leads to lawful permanent residency (Green Card) in the U.S.
🔍 Eligibility Requirements
To qualify under the F3 category:
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The petitioner must be a U.S. citizen (not a Green Card holder)
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The beneficiary must be a married son or daughter age 21 or older
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The family relationship must be proven (e.g., birth certificate)
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The beneficiary’s spouse and unmarried children (under 21) may be included
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Both petitioner and beneficiary must be legally eligible under U.S. immigration laws
📋 F3 Visa Process
1. File Form I-130
The U.S. citizen parent files Form I-130 on behalf of their married son or daughter.
2. Wait for Priority Date
The F3 category is subject to annual limits and can have long wait times—several years or more depending on the country.
3. NVC Processing
Once the priority date becomes current, the case moves to the National Visa Center for processing.
4. Consular Interview
The principal applicant and accompanying family members attend a U.S. embassy or consulate interview.
5. Immigrant Visa Issuance & U.S. Entry
If approved, the family travels to the U.S. and receives permanent residency (Green Cards) upon arrival.
💡 Benefits of the F3 Visa
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Path to lawful permanent residency and eventual U.S. citizenship
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Includes spouse and minor children in the same petition
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Full rights to work and study in the U.S.
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Reunification with family members under legal protections
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Access to U.S. healthcare, education, and public benefits
⏳ Processing Times
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The F3 category faces longer wait times than immediate relative visas
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Wait times vary significantly depending on the beneficiary’s country of origin (based on the Visa Bulletin)
🧾 Our Services Include:
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I-130 petition preparation and filing
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Priority date tracking and case monitoring
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Assistance with NVC fees and document collection
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Visa interview coaching for all family members
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Entry, adjustment of status, and citizenship guidance
🌐 Reunite Your Family with Legal Confidence
Let Borderless Lawyers help you bring your married children and their families to the U.S. with the guidance of experienced immigration professionals.