Petitions by Family Members

 

Certain family members can petition for other family members.  A petition by a qualifying family member is the first step toward an immigrant visa or Lawful Permanent Residency (LPR Status or “Green Card”)

 

The following qualifying relatives can petition for family members

 

• A United States Citizen (USC)  can petition for an immediate relative including a

  • Spouse

  • Child/ren (under the age of 21 and unmarried) or

  • Parent(s)

• A United States Citizen (USC) can also petition for an

  • Unmarried son or daughter over the age of 21

  • Married son or daughter over the age of  21 or a

  • Brother or sister

• A Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) can petition for a

  • Spouse

  • Unmarried child (under the age of 21) or

  • Unmarried son or daughter over the age of 21