IR5

Articles, guides and the latest updates about IR5 for the Vietnamese U.S. immigration community.

What is IR5? Instructions for sponsoring parents to come to the US and how to track documents from USCIS to interview

IR5 is an immigrant visa for parents of US citizens 21 years of age or older. This is an Immediate Relative category, so there is no limit to the number of annual visas, but the application still has to go through USCIS, NVC, CEAC and interview.

Aug 11, 2026

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What is the IR5 category? What do parents of US citizens need to know when applying for immigration?

IR5 is an immigrant visa for parents of US citizens 21 years of age or older. This is the Immediate Relative category, so there is no limit to the number of annual visas like the Family Preference category.

Aug 3, 2026