Unmarried sons and daughters, over the age of 21, of U.S. citizens, and their children (if any) are eligible under this category. Twenty three thousand four hundred green cards are allocated annually under the family first preference category.
B.
Family Second Preference
Spouses, minor children, and unmarried sons and daughters, over age 21, of lawful permanent residents are eligible for Green Cards under family second preference category.
At least 77 per cent (114,200) of all visas available for this category will go to the spouses and children, the remainder will be allocated to unmarried sons and daughters.
C.
Family Third Preference
Married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens, and their spouses and children are eligible under this category. Twenty
three thousand four hundred green cards are allocated annually under the family third preference category.
D.
Family Fourth Preference
Brothers and sisters of adult U.S. citizens, and their spouses and children are eligible under this category. Sixty five thousand green cards are allocated annually under the family fourth preference category.
IV.
Requirements for the Green Card: Family
To be eligible to sponsor a relative to immigrate to the U.S.,
you must meet the following criteria:
A.
You must be a citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. and be able to provide documentation proving your status.
B.
You must prove that you can support your relative at 125 per cent above the mandated poverty line (affidavit of support requirement).
C.
If you are a U.S. citizen you may petition for the following foreign national relatives to immigrate to the U.S. however
you must be able to provide proof of the relationships:
1.
Husband or wife
2.
Unmarried child under the age of 21
3.
Unmarried son or daughter over the age
of 21
4.
Adopted child under the age of 18
5.
Married son or daughter of any age
6.
Brother or sister, if you are over the age of 21
7.
Parent, if you are over the age of 21
D.
If you are a lawful permanent resident you may petition for the following foreign national relatives to immigrate to the U.S. however you must be able to provide proof of the relationships:
