
Carmen Arce Achieves National Board Certification in Immigration Law
We are proud to announce that Carmen Arce, Founding Partner of Arce Immigration Law, has earned Board Certification in Immigration Law from the National Board
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F1 Visa: This visa is designated for unmarried sons and daughters of U.S. citizens and their minor children, if any.
F2A Visa: This category allows spouses and minor children (under 21 years old) of lawful permanent residents to apply for residency.
F2B Visa: This visa is for unmarried sons and daughters over the age of 21 of lawful permanent residents.
F3 Visa: This visa category is for married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens, along with their spouses and minor children.
F4 Visa: Reserved for siblings of U.S. citizens and their spouses and minor children, as long as the U.S. citizen sponsor is over 21 years old.
Visa classification “F” refers to Family-Based Immigrant Visas in the United States immigration system. These visas allow family members of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to immigrate to the U.S. The classification is subdivided into several categories (F1, F2A, F2B, F3, and F4) each serving different family relationships.
Family-based immigration is a pathway for U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (green card holders) to sponsor close family members for immigration to the United States. This process involves filing petitions to establish eligibility and relationship, allowing family members to obtain visas or adjust their status to permanent residency based on familial ties.
F1 Visa: For unmarried adult sons and daughters of U.S. citizens.
F2 Visa: Subdivided into F2A (for spouses and minor children of permanent residents) and F2B (for unmarried adult sons and daughters of permanent residents).
F3 Visa: For married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens, along with their spouses and minor children.
F4 Visa: For siblings of U.S. citizens, including their spouses and minor children, provided the U.S. citizen is at least 21 years old. Each category has specific eligibility criteria and application processes tailored to the relationship type.

Schedule your consultation with Arce Immigration Law today and take the first step towards achieving your immigration goals.
Schedule your consultation with Arce Immigration Law today and take the first step towards achieving your immigration goals.

Meet with our Board-Certified Immigration Attorney to determine your optimal visa category. We analyze your purpose of travel, qualifications, and timeline to develop your application plan.

Our team assists in gathering required evidence, from sponsor letters to supporting documentation. We ensure compliance with specific visa category requirements.

We manage your complete application process, including forms, consular processing, and interview preparation. Our team handles government communications and tracks processing.

Guide you through visa issuance, entry requirements, and status maintenance. We provide guidance on maintaining valid status throughout your U.S. stay.
Ready to pursue your temporary U.S. visa? Our experienced team will guide you through every requirement.

We are proud to announce that Carmen Arce, Founding Partner of Arce Immigration Law, has earned Board Certification in Immigration Law from the National Board

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