Family-based immigration (spouse/child/parent of US citizen or green-card holder)
Family-based immigration (spouse/child/parent of US citizen or green-card holder) is a residence route in United States (Familie). I-130 petition by US citizen/LPR relative; sponsor files I-864 affidavit of support (≥125% of poverty line). Immediate relatives of citizens no queue; spouses of LPRs (F2A) wait per visa bulletin. Marriage <2 yrs → conditional card. Sponsor minimum ~US$26.4k for household of 2; fees ~US$2.7k (2× I-130 + consular).
Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 21'200. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after sofort years. Citizenship can be possible after about 3 years.
How holders are taxed
Green-card holders taxed on worldwide income.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Kategorie | Familie |
|---|---|
| Investition | — |
| Gebühren (Familie) | CHF 2'170 |
| Einkommen / Jahr | CHF 21'200 |
| Vermögen | — |
| Mindestaufenthalt | — |
| Niederlassung | sofort |
| Einbürgerung | 3 |
| Arbeit | yes |
| Berechtigt | Relatives of US citizens / permanent residents |
| Steuern | Green-card holders taxed on worldwide income. |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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