Nonimmigrant visa · family N
Nonimmigrant route · N-9 Child of an N-8 or related special immigrant
Temporary family travel tied to specific special-immigrant classifications.
Planning brief
Questions to carry into an official conversation
Use these prompts to make the next conversation more specific. They are planning topics, not a checklist that predicts an outcome.
- 01
Map the family relationship, principal petitioner, petition receipt or approval, and intended sequence of travel.
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Keep civil records and relationship evidence consistent across the petition and visa process.
- 03
Use the official instructions for the responsible embassy, consulate, USCIS office, or National Visa Center.
Source trail
Start with the published government record.
U.S. Department of State · Directory of Visa Categories
Checked 2026-08-22. Government pages and post-specific instructions can change; save the current source you used.
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