Permanent Residence In The US
Family-Related Immigration
 United
States citizens and permanent residents are treated differently
with respect to their ability to sponsor family members. Additionally,
not every family relationship creates an eligible sponsorship.
There are five classes of immigrant visas available.
Immediate Family
If you are child (under the age of twenty-one), spouse, or parent of a United States citizen aged twenty-one years or older, you are eligible for a green card pursuant to this category. There is no wait to apply for a visa under this category.
Family First Preference
An individual is eligible to apply for permanent residence pursuant to this category if they are the unmarried, adult (age 21 or older) son or daughter of a United States citizen.
Family Second Preference
This visa category is for spouses and minor children of United States permanent residents as well as their adult, unmarried children.
Family Third Preference
An individual is eligible for permanent residence in this category if they are the married child of a United States citizen.
Family Fourth Preference
Brothers or sisters of an adult, United States citizen may acquire a United States green card pursuant to this category. |
