Applying for a green card with the help of family is the most popular way to obtain permanent residency status in the U.S. If one of your relatives is a U.S. citizen or green card holder, you could be eligible for this way.
Who Can Sponsor You?
U.S. citizens can sponsor:
Spouses
Children (unmarried and under 21)
Parents (if the sponsor is 21 or older)
Siblings (if the sponsor is 21 or older)
Green card holders can sponsor:
Spouses
Unmarried children (any age)
Step-by-Step Process:
File Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative)
Your sponsor has to file a petition with USCIS to prove your connection.
1. Wait for Visa Availability
If you aren’t an immediate relative, you must be patient until the date on the Visa Bulletin matches your priority date.
3. Choose Your Process Type
If you happen to be in the United States, you should use the Adjustment of Status procedure (with Form I-485).
If you are not in the U.S., Consular Processing takes place at your nearest U.S. embassy.
2. Submit Required Documents
These items are proof of your relationship, documents showing your identity, an affidavit of support (Form I-864), and a medical examination.
3. Attend the Interview
Your sponsor and you could be scheduled for an interview. Be ready to give real, consistent answers and more proof if the question arises.
4. Receive Your Green Card
After your application is approved, you’ll get your green card by mail if in the U.S. or upon entering the U.S. with your immigrant visa.
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