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Married Son or Daughter of a U.S. Citizen (F3)

Family third preference for married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens. Spouses and children can be included as derivatives. Quota-limited.

Currently available · Editorial record dated 10/20/2026 · Not lawyer review or an eligibility decision. Check current official instructions.

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Who this is for

Married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens, of any age.

Common problems

Derivative aging out

Children included as derivatives can turn 21 during the wait; the Child Status Protection Act may help some.