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Should I mention relatives in DS 160?
The DS-160 asks not just for immediate relatives but other relatives in the US. A failure to disclose the relative in the DS-160 may be considered a material misrepresentation and lead to a 212(a)(6)(C)(i) decision. The interview discussion may center on how the relative settled in the US.
What does other relative mean?
Other relative means a son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, grandfather, grandmother, grandparent-in-law, uncle or aunt.
Who is not immediate relative?
Non-immediate family is defined as grandparents, aunt, uncle, cousin, nephew, and niece. Non-immediate family member shall mean, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
What considered relatives?
A relative is a person who is part of your family. Parents, siblings, uncles, aunts, grandparents, cousins, nieces and nephews — they’re all relatives. A relative can be connected to your family through blood or by marriage.
Who is immediate family member in USA?
You are an immediate relative if you are: The spouse of a U.S. citizen; The unmarried child under 21 years of age of a U.S. citizen; or. The parent of a U.S. citizen (if the U.S. citizen is 21 years of age or older).
Can I bring my nephew to USA?
After your sibling immigrates to the United States, he or she can file an immigrant petition for your nephew and help him to get a US Green Card. Nevertheless, as a US citizen, you can help your nephew to immigrate to the United States, by filing Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative and sponsoring his parent.
Can a family member apply for a visitor visa?
Visas are always available for immediate relatives of U.S. citizens. This means your family member does not need to wait in line for a visa. Immediate relatives who are in the United States can file Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status at the same time as Form I-130.
How to invite a relative to the United States?
If you want to invite your relative, i.e, your parent, your aunt or your grandparent to come to visit you in the United States, there are few things you can do to help them obtain a visitor visa. In most cases your relative will apply for a B-2 visa.
How to apply for a visa for a relative outside US?
If your relative is outside the United States, your petition will be sent to the National Visa Center (NVC). The NVC will forward your petition to the appropriate U.S. consulate when a visa becomes available and your relative will be notified about how to proceed. This process is referred to as “consular processing.”
Which relatives can I petition for a visa?
Which Relatives May I Petition For? Parents of U.S. citizens (The petitioning citizen must be 21 or older.) Visas are always available for immediate relatives of U.S. citizens. This means your family member does not need to wait in line for a visa.