Family Related Immigrant (Green Card) Categories
Immediate Relative of a U.S. Citizen
Immediate Relatives of U.S. Citizens are eligible for Legal Permanent Resident Status. Immediate Relatives of U.S. citizens are not subject to an annual cap. The term Immediate Relative includes the following:
- Spouses
- Children
- Parents
In the case of a petition filed on behalf of a parent of a U.S. citizen, the U.S. citizen must be 21 years of age or older.
Other Family Based Immigrant Visa Categories
There are a limited number of Immigrant Visas available annually to persons who fall into the following categories:
First: | Unmarried Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens |
Second: | Spouses and Children, and Unmarried Sons and Daughters of Permanent Residents |
Third: | Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens |
Fourth: | Brothers and Sisters of Adult Citizens |