The IR-5 Visa is an immigrant visa that allows the parents of U.S. citizens to move permanently to the United States. This visa is ideal for U.S. citizens who wish to bring their biological or adoptive parents to live with them in the U.S. as Green Card holders.
There is no annual cap or waiting list for this visa — making it one of the fastest family-based immigration options.
✅ Parent of a U.S. citizen
✅ U.S. citizen child must be at least 21 years old
✅ The U.S. citizen is willing to financially sponsor the parent
✅ Parent must intend to live permanently in the U.S.
✔️ Live permanently in the U.S.
✔️ Receive a 10-year Green Card upon entry — no conditional status
✔️ No annual cap or lottery — faster processing
✔️ Access to U.S. healthcare, education, and benefits
✔️ Ability to travel freely in and out of the U.S.
To qualify, applicants must:
✅ Be the biological or adoptive parent of a U.S. citizen
✅ The U.S. citizen child must be 21 years or older
✅ The U.S. citizen must file Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative)
✅ Meet financial sponsorship requirements (Affidavit of Support – Form I-864)
✅ Complete medical and background checks
✅ Intend to live permanently in the U.S.
Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) status is granted upon entry to the U.S.
The parent receives a 10-year Green Card, renewable as needed
Valid passports
Birth certificates (proving parent-child relationship)
Form I-130 receipt notice
DS-260 confirmation page
Marriage certificate of parents (if applicable)
Affidavit of Support (Form I-864)
Medical examination report
Police clearance certificates
Visa fee receipts
✅ Personalized support through every step of the process
✅ Assistance with preparing strong relationship evidence
✅ Help organizing required documents
✅ Guidance on interview preparation
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