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The F2B, also referred to as the Family Preference visa, is a visa that is given to the single or unmarried children of the green card holder

What Is an F2B Visa?

The F2B, also referred to as the Family Preference visa, is a visa that is given to the single or unmarried children of the green card holder. These children should be over the age of 21 and need to prove that they are the legal (birth or adopted) children of a parent that is legally living in the U.S.
The F2B visa provides the opportunity for you to unite with your family. It also allows your children to study legally, live, and even work in the United States. With the F2B visa, their stay can be permanent and legal.

Difference Between and F2A Visa and an F2B Visa

While F2A and F2B are quite similar in the sense that they can reunite you with your family, they are targeting two different categories of people. Here is how the F2 visa is classified as:

  • F2A Visa – For the spouse or any minor children that the U.S. citizen or LPR may have
  • F2B Visa – For unmarried or single children that are over the age of 21

Required Documents for an F2B Visa

There are various documents that you will have to gather in order to apply for an F2B visa. Aside from your medical documents and the application form, you also need to bring out the supporting documents. Your list should look like this:

  • A passport valid 6 months after your decided entry in the United States.
  • Filled and signed original version of Form I-864, Affidavit of Support. This form needs to be signed by the LPR or U.S citizen petitioner – i.e. the parent of the child.
  • The confirmation page for form DS-260.
  • List of vaccines along with your medical examination.
  • Two photographs that fit the visa photo requirements.
  • Your criminal record, along with any potential police certificates.
  • You were part of the military, you also have to include your records.
  • Validated birth or adoption certificates for the child.
  • If you’ve been previously married, you also need to bring supporting documents (e.g. divorce or death certificates) to prove that your previous marriage has officially come to an end.

Fill appropriate forms and upload to site:
Download links:
For filling up Forms I-130, I-864 and DS-260 please visit the links provided below.
https://www.uscis.gov/i-130
https://www.uscis.gov/i-864

https://www.shusterman.com/pdf/DS-260.pdf
https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/DS-260-Exemplar.pdf
Download the forms, fill up and upload the signed and scanned form.