Assertion: consulate's citizen | /r/HasAspect | approved petition
Facets:
value: before applying for an immigrant visa
type: TEMPORAL
Source sentences:
text: To apply for an immigrant visa, a foreign citizen seeking to immigrate generally must be sponsored by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident immediate relative(s), or prospective U.S. employer, and have an approved petition before applying for an immigrant visa.