Category |
Immediate Relative |
Family preference |
What is it |
This type of visa is provided for close family members of the U.S citizen. |
This category allows more distant relatives to enter Canada. |
Types of relative |
· Spouse of the US citizen · Unmarried children under 21 years of age · Orphan adopted by a U.S. citizen abroad · Or Orphan to be adopted abroad · Parents of U.S citizens |
· Married children and their spouses, and children · Brother and sisters and their minor children and spouses · Children of US citizens and their children |
Limits |
There are minimal limits in this category. The number of immigrants that may enter this category is not limited. |
There are limits on the number of immigrants that may enter under this category. Each sub-category has a numerical limit. |
Processing time |
The relatives in this category are given priority, and they may be able to avoid visa lines. |
Process may take longer, and there are only limited numbers of visas available. |
Sub categories |
There are no sub- categories |
Sub- categories are: · Family first preference: unmarried children and their minors. · Second preference: unmarried children over 21 · Third preference: married children and their spouses and children · Fourth preference: siblings of U.S citizens |
