Family-based Immigration
Family-based Immigration is a residence route in US Virgin Islands (Familj). Spouse/minor children of US citizens (immediate relatives, no quota) or of green-card holders (F2A); I-130 petition. Sponsor income ≥125% of poverty line (~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 nu years. Citizenship can be possible after about 3 years.
How holders are taxed
Bona fide residents file with USVI BIR under mirror US code (worldwide income, up to 37%); US citizens/GC holders taxed worldwide
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.
| Kategori | Familj |
|---|---|
| Investering | — |
| Avgifter (familj) | CHF 2'170 |
| Inkomst / år | CHF 21'200 |
| Tillgångar | — |
| Min. vistelse | — |
| PUT | nu |
| Medborgarskap | 3 |
| Arbete | yes |
| Behörig | all |
| Skatt | Bona fide residents file with USVI BIR under mirror US code (worldwide income, up to 37%); US citizens/GC holders taxed worldwide |
| Per | 2026-10 |
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