Family-Based Visa Petitions

US citizens can file immigrant visa petitions for qualifying relatives. Qualifying relatives of US citizens are:

– Spouses
– Parents
– Minor children
– Unmarried adult son(s) and/or daughter(s) (over the age of 21)
– Married son(s) and/or daughter(s)
– Siblings

The first three groups are classified as “immediate relatives” and do not require a visa to become available. The last three groups are preference relatives and are required to wait until a visa becomes available based on a priority date established when the visa petition was filed on their behalf. If you need assistance with filing your relative petition, contact us at www.tancinco.com/contact. If you already have a visa petition filed on your behalf and are waiting for a visa to become available, you can track visa availability at www.tancinco.com/visa bulletin

Legal permanent residents can file immigrant visa petitions for the following:

– Spouses
– Minor children
– Unmarried Adult son(s) and/or daughter(s) (over the age of 21)

The information contained in this section is very general and not intended to be a substitute for specific legal advice regarding an individual matter. Immigration law is highly specialized and is constantly changing. If you wish information specific to your case, please at www.tancinco.com . We have assisted clients in all aspects of immigration law for more than 28 years.

Latest News and Updates

23 May 2026
New USCIS Memo on Adjustment of Status: What It Actually Says — and What the Press Release Got Wrong
What does the adjustment of status memo actually do, do not do, who it affects — and why, despite real concern, this is not the time to give up.
Read More
23 May 2026
New USCIS Memo on Adjustment of Status: What It Actually Says — and What the Press Release Got Wrong
What does the adjustment of status memo actually do, do not do, who it affects — and why, despite real concern, this is not the time to give up.
Read More
13 January 2026
New State Department Guidance on “Public Charge”: What Visa Applicants Abroad Should Know
The new DOS guidance signals a more aggressive and expansive approach to public charge determinations at U.S. consulates.
Read More

Schedule your Consultation

How can we help? Tell us your story.

Schedule Appointment

Newsletter

Sign up to get the latest updates!
Newsletter

1900 S Norfolk St Suite #350, San Mateo, CA 94403
Tel: (415) 397-0808 | Fax: (415) 397-0939 | Toll Free: (800) 999-909

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with physical offices in San Mateo, CA and in Manila – Tancinco Law, P.C. is ready to assist you in U.S. immigration and business-related concerns. Call us Toll Free (888) 930-0808 or at 1-415-397-0808.