Family Permanent Resident Petitions ("Green Card")


​​Family of U.S. Citizens 
A U.S. Citizen is entitled to file a petition for Permanent Residence (“Green Card”) for family members with an established family relationship.  For immediate family relatives (spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents), visas are always available and the applicant may file the I-130 and the Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status simultaneously. 
Other family members (non-immediate relatives) fall in specific preference categories that are subject to annual numerical limits.  In these cases, there are applicable wait times for applicant processing given by the U.S. Department of State.

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Family of Permanent Residents (“Green Card" holders) 
 
A Permanent Resident is entitled to file a petition for Permanent Residence (“Green Card”) for a spouse, unmarried children under 21 and for unmarried children of any age.  There are preference categories that apply to specific relatives and age groups.  These preference categories are subject to annual numerical limits.  In these cases, there are applicable wait times for applicant processing given by the U.S. Department of State. 

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