There are multiple visa programs that allow people to enter and live in the United States legally. Foreign nationals can obtain visas if they have immediate family members living in the United States in some cases. People pursuing higher education may qualify for visas to study in the United States.
Professionals in a variety of circumstances may also qualify for visas. Employment visas can help skilled professionals accept jobs in the United States. There are also visas available for those who become eligible for an internal transfer within their company. Even investors hoping to start or support a company in the United States could be eligible for visas.
Many established professionals have family members whom they do not want to leave behind when they travel to the United States for work. Who can travel with a visa holder?
Immediate family may be eligible
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) awards visas based on credentials in many cases or a lottery system in others. Regardless of what type of employment visa a worker seeks, they may want to bring their loved ones with them.
The USCIS does allow for subordinate visas related to a worker’s professional visa. Typically, only immediate family members can travel and live with the visa holder. Spouses and unmarried children who are under the age of 21 may be eligible for visas related to a professional’s visa.
Applicants must meet certain standards
The employee seeking a work visa has to meet specific immigration standards. They typically need to undergo a thorough background check, submit medical records to the USCIS and provide biometric information as well.
Any family members hoping to obtain visas related to employment visas must undergo the same scrutiny. They must pass a background check and meet basic requirements for a visa. If they are successful, they can legally enter the country with their own visas. They can also renew their visas as many times as the primary visa holder.
People hoping to travel with their spouses and children often need help managing what can be a very complicated process. Reviewing eligibility for a visa and discussing family circumstances with a skilled legal team can help people plan to keep their families intact.