The F-4 Visa is a U.S. family-based immigrant visa for the brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens. This visa allows U.S. citizens (aged 21 or older) to sponsor their siblings — along with the sibling’s spouse and unmarried minor children — for permanent residency (Green Cards) in the United States.
✅ Brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens (aged 21 or older)
✅ The U.S. citizen must file a petition on behalf of their sibling
✅ The applicant’s spouse and unmarried children under 21 may be included in the same petition
✅ The applicant must intend to live permanently in the U.S.
✔️ Live permanently in the U.S.
✔️ Green Cards granted to the principal applicant, spouse, and children
✔️ Ability to work and study in the U.S.
✔️ Eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship after fulfilling residency requirements
✔️ Keep your family united in the U.S.
To qualify for an F-4 Visa:
✅ The U.S. citizen petitioner must be 21 years of age or older
✅ The applicant must be the biological or legally adopted sibling of the U.S. citizen
✅ The U.S. citizen must file Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative)
✅ Proof of valid sibling relationship must be provided
✅ Meet financial sponsorship requirements (Form I-864, Affidavit of Support)
✅ Applicants must pass medical exams and background checks
Green Card holders receive permanent residency in the U.S.
The Green Card is valid for 10 years and can be renewed
Eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship after meeting naturalization residency requirements
Valid passports
Birth certificates proving sibling relationship
Form I-130 receipt notice
DS-260 confirmation page
Proof of U.S. citizenship of the petitioner
Marriage certificate (if applicable)
Affidavit of Support (Form I-864)
Medical exam reports
Police clearance certificates
Visa fee receipts
✅ Guidance on preparing complex family-based petitions
✅ Assistance with compiling sibling relationship evidence
✅ Help with financial sponsorship and required documents
✅ Interview preparation for the entire family
✅ Personalized support throughout the entire immigration process
