Indian nationals face unique challenges in U.S. immigration, particularly in employment-based categories.
In family-based immigration, the primary challenges relate to long wait times in certain preference categories and documentation requirements.
Spouses of U.S. citizens from India are immediate relatives and benefit from no annual quota.
The process is the same as for any other country, though civil document authentication may require additional steps depending on the state and type of document.
Parents of U.S. citizens from India are also immediate relatives with no quota. This is often a priority for our Indian-American clients who wish to bring elderly parents to the United States for health or family reasons.
Sibling Petitions (F4) for Indian Nationals
The F4 sibling category has historically had among the longest wait times for applicants born in India. Indian F4 priority dates can lag behind the rest of the world significantly. We counsel clients on the current state of the wait and what to plan for over the long term.
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