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Family based
Bringing a spouse, fiancé(e), child or parent — and keeping them here
There are several ways to sponsor family members for permanent residency in the U.S.
AOS
Adjustment of status. If your spouse and children are already in the United States, they may qualify to apply for a green card without returning to the home country. The process includes filing with USCIS and proving your relationship is bona fide. In most cases your spouse can receive work authorization from USCIS within a few months, and depending on status may also qualify for advance parole to travel outside the U.S. while the application is pending.
Consular
Consular processing. A spouse and children abroad can apply for a visa at a U.S. consulate in their home country.
K-1
Fiancé(e) visa. You can bring your fiancé(e) into the U.S. by sponsoring them for a K-1 visa. Entry is allowed for 90 days in order to marry. After that, an application for adjustment of status can be filed here.
K-3
Spouse visa. The K-3 was created to allow your spouse and their minor children to live in the United States while your immigrant petition is processed at USCIS. It also allows them to obtain employment authorization while waiting.
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