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 (가족). 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 즉시 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.

카테고리가족
투자—
수수료(가족)CHF 2'170
소득 / 년CHF 21'200
자산—
최소 체류—
영주권즉시
시민권3
취업yes
자격Relatives of US citizens / permanent residents
세금Green-card holders taxed on worldwide income.
기준일2026-10
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