How many subcategories exist within the F visas?

Information related to United States Family-Based visas may seem complicated at first glance, but it is important to understand how categories and subcategories work for better guidance. F visas are intended for relatives of U.S. citizens and permanent residents, and they are organized into categories that determine the priority of processing.

In general, the F categories are identified as F1 through F4. However, category F2 has a particularity: it is divided into two distinct subcategories, called F2A and F2B. Thus, when adding these subdivisions, there is a total of five different subcategories, namely:
 • F1: Unmarried sons and daughters (21 years or older) of U.S. citizens;
 • F2A: Spouses and minor children of permanent residents;
 • F2B: Unmarried sons and daughters (21 years or older) of permanent residents;
 • F3: Married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens;
 • F4: Brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens, provided the citizen is at least 21 years old.

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This explanation is intended only to inform about the structure of the F visas. For complete guidance on the process or to address particularities of your case, always seek safe and reliable sources.

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