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 (Perhe). 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).

Planning reference · Data snapshot 2026-10

Figures and requirements are indicative database snapshots, not newly verified eligibility decisions or personalised tax calculations. A residence permit does not automatically determine tax residence. Confirm conditions, deadlines and amounts in their original currency with the relevant authorities.

Tax residence in United States

Green card (e.g. EB-5): resident from first day present as LPR; else substantial presence (183 weighted days, ≥31 this yr)

Worldwide tax + estate tax; dual-status arrival year; pre-immigration planning crucial

Residence certificate: IRS Form 6166

Your previous country applies its own residence tests separately. If both countries treat you as resident, the applicable tax treaty may resolve treaty residence.

Relocation planning guides

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Requirements at a glance

You need an annual income of about CHF 21'200. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after heti 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.

Luokka	Perhe
Sijoitus	—
Maksut (perhe)	CHF 2'170
Tulot / v	CHF 21'200
Varat	—
Väh. oleskelu	—
PR	heti
Kansalaisuus	3
Työ	yes
Kelpoisuus	Relatives of US citizens / permanent residents
Verot	Green-card holders taxed on worldwide income.
Tilanne	2026-10

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