F-4 Family Preference Visa

Brothers and sisters of adult U.S. citizens.

Family Visas

Overview

The F-4 family fourth-preference category is for the brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens who are at least 21 years old, along with their spouses and minor children. F-4 generally has the longest waiting times among family preference categories.

Who it's for

  • Siblings of U.S. citizens aged 21 or older
  • Their spouses and unmarried minor children

Key points

Form I-130

The U.S. citizen sibling files the petition.

Long waits

F-4 typically has the longest priority-date backlogs.

Derivatives

Spouse and minor children may be included.

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