Green Card for a Spouse & Family Members of a U.S Citizen or LPR
The category permits the immediate relatives of United States citizens to immigrate without waiting in a quota or preference line. Mere marriage to a United States citizen or permanent resident does not automatically create resident status in the United States. The United States relative must file a petition on behalf of the foreign relative, and the foreign relative must undergo an interview by the United States government for admissibility to the United States as an immigrant.
However, less immediate ties than a spouse or parent of a United States citizen require that a person apply for his or her visa through a series of categories which may or may not be current at the time the person’s application is approved. A United States citizen must be at least 21 years of age in order to immigrate a relative.
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There are FOUR basic categories of family preference:
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Adult sons and daughters of United States citizens
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Spouses and adult sons and daughters of lawful permanent residents or Green Card holders
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Married children of United States citizens
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Brothers and sisters of United States citizens
A U.S. citizen can file the petition on behalf of his/her:
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Husband, wife, or child under the age of 21
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An unmarried child over the age of 21
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Married child of any age
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Brother or sister if the U.S. citizen is at least 21 years old
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A parent if the U.S. citizen is at least 21 years
A lawful permanent resident can file the petition on behalf of his/her:
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Husband or wife
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Unmarried child