Many immigrants hear that the best way to “obtain papers” or a green card is to marry a US citizen. And, while it’s definitely likely that your better half could be a US citizen, there are many more options to obtain immigration relief. Here are some other family-based green card options.
Family members of certain U.S citizens or legal permanent residents (also known as green card holders) may be eligible to apply for family visas to obtain legal permanent resident status.
US citizens may be able to petition:
- Their spouse
- Their children (regardless of their ages or marital status)
- Their parent (if you are 21 years or older)
- Their brothers and sisters (if you are 21 years or older)
Legal Permanent Residents may be able to petition:
- Their spouse
- Their unmarried children (regardless of their ages)
Please note that the family-based petition is only one step in this process, and beneficiaries still need to demonstrate that they qualify for a green card. There are things that may not disqualify someone from being a beneficiary of a petition filed by a relative, yet they could still be ineligible for legal permanent residency. What could disqualify you? There are many reasons why this could happen, but many times there are waivers that you could pursue.
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