{"id":2248,"date":"2026-07-24T12:51:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T12:51:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/visit-us-while-i130-pending\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T12:51:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T12:51:23","slug":"visit-us-while-i130-pending","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/ar\/visit-us-while-i130-pending\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Visit the U.S. While My I-130 Is Pending?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u062a\u0635\u0641\u062d \u0627\u0644\u0645\u062d\u062a\u0648\u0649<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"\u062a\u0628\u062f\u064a\u0644 \u062c\u062f\u0648\u0644 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u062d\u062a\u0648\u064a\u0627\u062a\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">\u062a\u0628\u062f\u064a\u0644<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/ar\/visit-us-while-i130-pending\/#Key_Takeaways\" >\u0627\u0644\u0648\u062c\u0628\u0627\u062a \u0627\u0644\u0631\u0626\u064a\u0633\u064a\u0629<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/ar\/visit-us-while-i130-pending\/#What_This_Guide_Covers\" >What This Guide Covers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/ar\/visit-us-while-i130-pending\/#The_Intent_Conflict\" >The Intent Conflict<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/ar\/visit-us-while-i130-pending\/#How_Officers_View_a_Pending_I-130\" >How Officers View a Pending I-130<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/ar\/visit-us-while-i130-pending\/#Showing_Ties_and_Temporary_Intent\" >Showing Ties and Temporary Intent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/ar\/visit-us-while-i130-pending\/#Admission_Is_Decided_at_the_Border\" >Admission Is Decided at the Border<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/ar\/visit-us-while-i130-pending\/#Safer_Approaches\" >Safer Approaches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/ar\/visit-us-while-i130-pending\/#Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid\" >Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/ar\/visit-us-while-i130-pending\/#When_to_Work_With_an_Immigration_Attorney\" >When to Work With an Immigration Attorney<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/ar\/visit-us-while-i130-pending\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >\u0627\u0644\u0623\u0633\u0626\u0644\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0634\u0627\u0626\u0639\u0629<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/ar\/visit-us-while-i130-pending\/#Can_I_visit_the_US_while_my_I-130_is_pending\" >Can I visit the U.S. while my I-130 is pending?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/ar\/visit-us-while-i130-pending\/#Will_a_pending_I-130_cause_my_visitor_visa_to_be_denied\" >Will a pending I-130 cause my visitor visa to be denied?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/ar\/visit-us-while-i130-pending\/#Should_I_hide_my_pending_petition_when_I_travel\" >Should I hide my pending petition when I travel?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/ar\/visit-us-while-i130-pending\/#What_ties_help_show_my_visit_is_temporary\" >What ties help show my visit is temporary?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/ar\/visit-us-while-i130-pending\/#Can_I_be_denied_entry_even_with_a_valid_visa\" >Can I be denied entry even with a valid visa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/ar\/visit-us-while-i130-pending\/#Is_it_better_to_wait_instead_of_visiting\" >Is it better to wait instead of visiting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/ar\/visit-us-while-i130-pending\/#Can_visiting_hurt_my_green_card_case\" >Can visiting hurt my green card case?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/ar\/visit-us-while-i130-pending\/#Does_this_apply_to_visa-free_travel_too\" >Does this apply to visa-free travel too?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/ar\/visit-us-while-i130-pending\/#Bottom_Line\" >\u062e\u0644\u0627\u0635\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0642\u0648\u0644<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/ar\/visit-us-while-i130-pending\/#Sources\" >Sources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/ar\/visit-us-while-i130-pending\/#Related_Articles\" >Related Articles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>You can try to visit the U.S. while an I-130 is pending, but it is legally tricky because a tourist visa requires temporary intent. <strong>Visiting the U.S. while your I-130 is pending<\/strong> comes down to this: a pending family petition shows you intend to immigrate, which conflicts with the temporary intent a B-2 visitor visa requires. Entry is possible, but you must convince officers your visit is genuinely temporary. Approval and admission are never guaranteed.<\/p>\n<p>This guide explains the intent problem, how officers view a pending petition, and safer approaches. It connects to our guides on <a href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/ar\/can-i-marry-on-a-tourist-visa\/\">marrying on a tourist visa<\/a> \u0648 <a href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/ar\/what-happens-after-i130-approval\/\">what happens after I-130 approval<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Want to visit family while your I-130 is pending without risking your case? Atlas Legal can advise on the safest approach. <a href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/ar\/contact\/\">Contact our team<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"takeaways\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>\u0627\u0644\u0648\u062c\u0628\u0627\u062a \u0627\u0644\u0631\u0626\u064a\u0633\u064a\u0629<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>A tourist visa requires temporary, nonimmigrant intent.<\/li>\n<li>A pending I-130 shows immigrant intent, which can conflict with a visit.<\/li>\n<li>Entry is possible but not guaranteed; officers decide at the border.<\/li>\n<li>You must show strong ties abroad and a genuinely temporary purpose.<\/li>\n<li>Misrepresenting your intent can seriously harm your immigration case.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"toc\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_This_Guide_Covers\"><\/span>What This Guide Covers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#conflict\">The intent conflict<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#officers\">How officers view a pending I-130<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#ties\">Showing ties and temporary intent<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#border\">Admission is decided at the border<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#safer\">Safer approaches<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#mistakes\">Common mistakes to avoid<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"conflict\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Intent_Conflict\"><\/span>The Intent Conflict<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A B-2 tourist visa is a nonimmigrant visa, which means you must intend a temporary visit and plan to return home. A pending I-130 signals that you intend to live in the U.S. permanently. These two intents appear to conflict, which is the heart of the problem.<\/p>\n<p>The conflict does not automatically bar a visit, but it raises the bar. You must show that, even though you plan to immigrate eventually, your current trip is genuinely temporary.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"officers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Officers_View_a_Pending_I-130\"><\/span>How Officers View a Pending I-130<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Consular officers deciding a visitor visa, and border officers deciding admission, can see a pending immigrant petition. They may question whether you truly intend to leave after a short visit, since a petition shows a plan to stay.<\/p>\n<p>Some visitors are admitted despite a pending petition, and others are refused. The outcome turns on your specific ties, history, and how convincingly you show the visit is temporary. There is no guarantee either way.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ties\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Showing_Ties_and_Temporary_Intent\"><\/span>Showing Ties and Temporary Intent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The way to address the intent concern is strong evidence that you will return home. Ties abroad are the core of this showing:<\/p>\n<figure>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Type of tie<\/th>\n<th>\u0623\u0645\u062b\u0644\u0629<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Employment<\/td>\n<td>A job you are returning to, employer letter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0627\u0644\u0623\u0633\u0631\u0629<\/td>\n<td>Immediate family remaining in your home country<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Property and finances<\/td>\n<td>Home, business, or accounts abroad<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Purpose and dates<\/td>\n<td>A specific, short trip with a clear return plan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The stronger and more genuine your ties, the easier it is to show that your visit is temporary even with a pending petition.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/visit-i130-border.jpg\" alt=\"A border officer decides admission at the U.S. port of entry\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><figcaption>A CBP officer makes the final admission decision at the border.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"border\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Admission_Is_Decided_at_the_Border\"><\/span>Admission Is Decided at the Border<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A visa allows you to travel to a port of entry, but a Customs and Border Protection officer makes the final admission decision. Even with a valid visa, you can be questioned about your intent and, in some cases, denied entry.<\/p>\n<p>Be honest and consistent. If you have a pending I-130, do not hide it, since officers can see it. Explaining your temporary purpose truthfully is far safer than any attempt to conceal your situation.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Not sure whether to risk a visit with a pending petition? A legal review can weigh your ties and history first. <a href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/ar\/contact\/\">Ask Atlas Legal<\/a> before you travel.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"safer\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safer_Approaches\"><\/span>Safer Approaches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Depending on your situation, there may be safer options than a standard tourist visit. Some applicants wait and immigrate through the petition rather than risk a refusal that could complicate the record. Others travel only with very strong ties and a clearly temporary purpose.<\/p>\n<p>The key is never to misrepresent your intent. Entering as a visitor and then trying to stay permanently can be treated as fraud, which is far more damaging than a delayed visit.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mistakes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid\"><\/span>Common Mistakes to Avoid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hiding the pending petition.<\/strong> Officers can see it; concealment backfires.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weak ties abroad.<\/strong> Thin evidence of return makes refusal more likely.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Entering to stay.<\/strong> Misrepresenting intent can be treated as fraud.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Assuming a visa guarantees entry.<\/strong> Admission is decided at the border.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"attorney\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Work_With_an_Immigration_Attorney\"><\/span>When to Work With an Immigration Attorney<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Visiting with a pending petition is a judgment call where mistakes can hurt your green card case. Legal help is valuable when you are unsure whether your ties are strong enough, when you have a prior refusal or immigration history, when a family emergency requires travel, or when you want to protect your pending case. An attorney can weigh the risks and advise. Eligibility and outcomes depend on the facts of each case.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faq\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>\u0627\u0644\u0623\u0633\u0626\u0644\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0634\u0627\u0626\u0639\u0629<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_visit_the_US_while_my_I-130_is_pending\"><\/span>Can I visit the U.S. while my I-130 is pending?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can try, but it is legally tricky. A tourist visa requires temporary intent, while a pending I-130 shows you plan to immigrate, which can conflict. Entry is possible if you convince officers the visit is genuinely temporary, with strong ties abroad, but it is never guaranteed. Officers can see the pending petition, so honesty and solid evidence of return are essential.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_pending_I-130_cause_my_visitor_visa_to_be_denied\"><\/span>Will a pending I-130 cause my visitor visa to be denied?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It can raise concerns, because a petition signals immigrant intent that conflicts with the temporary intent a visitor visa requires. Some applicants are still approved or admitted with strong ties and a clearly temporary purpose, while others are refused. The outcome depends on your specific ties, history, and how convincingly you show that your current trip is temporary.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_hide_my_pending_petition_when_I_travel\"><\/span>Should I hide my pending petition when I travel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. Officers can see a pending I-130, so hiding it does not work and can be treated as misrepresentation, which seriously damages your case. Be honest about the petition and explain that your current visit is temporary, supported by ties abroad. Truthful, consistent answers are far safer than any attempt to conceal your immigration situation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_ties_help_show_my_visit_is_temporary\"><\/span>What ties help show my visit is temporary?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Strong ties abroad help most: a job you are returning to with an employer letter, immediate family remaining in your home country, property, a business, or financial accounts, and a specific short trip with a clear return plan. The more genuine and verifiable your ties, the easier it is to show your visit is temporary even with a pending petition.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_be_denied_entry_even_with_a_valid_visa\"><\/span>Can I be denied entry even with a valid visa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. A visa lets you travel to a port of entry, but a Customs and Border Protection officer makes the final admission decision. Even with a valid visa, you can be questioned and, in some cases, denied entry if the officer is not satisfied your visit is temporary. Being honest and prepared with evidence of ties reduces that risk.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_better_to_wait_instead_of_visiting\"><\/span>Is it better to wait instead of visiting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes. Some applicants choose to wait and immigrate through the petition rather than risk a refusal that could complicate their record. Others travel with very strong ties and a clearly temporary purpose. The right choice depends on your ties, history, and how urgent the visit is. The one rule that always applies is never to misrepresent your intent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_visiting_hurt_my_green_card_case\"><\/span>Can visiting hurt my green card case?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A genuine, temporary visit generally does not hurt your case, but misrepresenting your intent can. If you enter as a visitor and then try to stay permanently without a proper basis, that can be treated as fraud and seriously damage or bar your green card. A truthful visit with strong ties is very different from entering with a hidden plan to remain.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_this_apply_to_visa-free_travel_too\"><\/span>Does this apply to visa-free travel too?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, the intent principle applies to visa-free entry as well. Travelers using a visa waiver still must intend a temporary visit, and a pending immigrant petition raises the same concern. In fact, visa-free travel offers fewer options to explain your situation in advance. Strong ties and a genuinely temporary purpose remain essential regardless of how you travel.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottom_Line\"><\/span>\u062e\u0644\u0627\u0635\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0642\u0648\u0644<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can attempt to visit the U.S. with a pending I-130, but the temporary intent required for a tourist visa conflicts with the immigrant intent a petition shows. Entry is possible with strong ties and a genuinely temporary purpose, but never guaranteed, and admission is decided at the border. Never hide the petition or misrepresent your intent. Each case depends on its own facts.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to visit family safely while your petition is pending, Atlas Legal Immigration Law can advise. Reach us at <strong>1750 E Golf Rd Ste 214, Schaumburg, IL 60173<\/strong>, call <strong>(+1) 872 382 2762<\/strong>, or email <strong>info@theatlaslegal.com<\/strong>. Learn more on our <a href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/ar\/services\/\">services page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><em>Reviewed by the Atlas Legal Immigration Law editorial team. Last reviewed on July 24, 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"sources\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sources\"><\/span>Sources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>U.S. Department of State, <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/tourism-visit\/visitor.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visitor Visas (B-1\/B-2)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>U.S. Customs and Border Protection, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbp.gov\/travel\/international-visitors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Visitors<\/a><\/li>\n<li>U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/family\/family-of-us-citizens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Family of U.S. Citizens<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>This article is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Immigration laws, government fees, policies, and processing times may change. Reading this article or contacting Atlas Legal does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship. 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