Family-Based Immigration

Green cards for close relatives of US citizens and lawful permanent residents — immediate relatives (no annual cap) and the family preference categories (capped, with waits).

Who it is for

• Spouses, children, parents of US citizens (immediate relatives)
• Other relatives in F1–F4 preference categories
• Spouses/children of green-card holders (F2)

Key requirements

• A qualifying family relationship and an eligible petitioner
• A sponsor able to file an Affidavit of Support (Form I-864)
• Admissibility (medical, background, public-charge considerations)

Marriage cases involve added scrutiny; conditional residence (I-751) may apply to recent marriages.