Common Misconceptions About Immediate Relative Visas in Chicago
Do you wonder why some people just seem to breeze through clearing the queues of immigration, while others are lodged there for years? The answer may lie in the confusing world of immediate relative visas. But what exactly are these visas and why are there so many misconceptions about them in the stressful hub of immigration in Chicago? Myth 1: All Family Members Qualify as Immediate Relatives One of the biggest myths about immediate relative visas is that they apply to all close family members. Fact: "Immediate relative" has a very specific legal definition i.e., spouses of U.S. citizens, unmarried children under 21 of U.S. citizens and parents of U.S. citizens who are 21 or older. Siblings, grandparents, and married children above 21 years are excluded from this list. They can be covered under family preference visas with a more extended waiting period and annual quotas. Myth 2: The Process is Quick and Easy The process is sometimes swift, while immediate relative...