Family-Immigration

A qualifying family member can sponsor you to become an LPR. To do so, your family member would first file a Form I-130 to establish the family relationship between you and your relative, for example, a spouse, parent, sibling, or child or stepchild. The petitioning family member would have to prove that they have enough income or assets to support you when you come to the United States, pursuant to the new public charge rules.

Immediate relatives of United States citizens are given a greater preference in obtaining LPR status. Family-preference categories include unmarried sons or daughters over the age of 21, married children of any age, and brothers and sisters of United States Citizens. An immediate relative is either your spouse, parent or unmarried child under the age of 21. United States citizens can petition adult married children. This is different from LPRs who can only petition adult children if they are unmarried.