My family’s and my immigrant visas were all approved, with me as the principal applicant and my spouse and children as derivative beneficiaries. Can my derivative family members enter the United States using their immigrant visas before I do?
12 May 2026
Posted at 07:18h
in Consulates, Employment Based, Family Based, FAQs, For Families, For Individuals, Resident
Answer
No. The primary (or principal) applicant must enter before or at the same time as derivative family members with visas. (12.May.2026)
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