Preference Relative
Relatives of U.S. citizens and LPRs in the following preference categories are subject to limitations on the number of visas that can be issued each year. The Visa Bulletin, released monthly by the U.S. Department of State (DOS), provides the cutoff dates indicating the availability of immigrant visa numbers for each of the above categories. The family preference categories are:
For More on Preference Relatives, See Permanent Resident Page
For Preference Relative news, information, complexities, and options, see the Family-Based, Permanent Resident page.