Visa Class F31 Details

Summary

Visa class F31 is for married sons and daughters of U.S. Citizens, allowing them to immigrate with their spouses and minor children. Children over 21 or married cannot accompany under this category. Options for over-21 children include F2B for unmarried adult children of permanent residents, F1 for unmarried adult children of U.S. Citizens, or employment-based visas. F31 processing times in Islamabad vary, often taking several months to over a year.

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all of the children are not minor now. * got married and * is over *. Can they join their parents for visa?
In the case of an F31 visa, only the spouse and minor children (under * and unmarried) of the principal applicant (married son or daughter of a U.S. citizen) can accompany them. Since all your children are either married or over *, they would not be eligible to accompany you under this visa category.
Do you need information on other visa options?
IS there any way over * child can join his parents and come to the USA?
You can consider the following options for your over-* child to join you in the USA:
- F2B Visa: This category is for unmarried adult children (* or older) of lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders).
- F1 Visa: This category is for unmarried sons and daughters (* or older) of U.S. citizens.
- Employment-based Visas: If your child can find a job or an employer willing to sponsor them, this could be another route.
Would you like more information on any of these options?
F31 interview processing time in Pakistan Islamabad
The F31 visa processing times can vary greatly depending on factors such as the applicant's individual circumstances and the current workload of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad. Generally, it can take several months to over a year from the time of the visa interview to receive a decision.
Would you like information on how to check the status of your visa application or details about other visa categories?