4 TYPES OF RELATIVES YOU CAN SPONSOR FOR A GREEN CARD
As a U.S. citizen, you have the ability to sponsor your relatives for green cards, paving the way for them to eventually achieve U.S. citizenship. This article will cover the four types of relatives you can sponsor as a U.S. citizen.
As a U.S. citizen, you can sponsor the following four types of relatives for a green card:
- Your Spouse
- Your Parents (if you are at least 21 years old)
- Your Children
- Your Siblings (brothers and sisters)
Each category of relative you wish to sponsor has specific requirements.
- Sponsoring Your Spouse
When sponsoring your spouse, you must provide proof of your U.S. citizenship to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and demonstrate that your marriage is genuine with supporting documents.
- Sponsoring Your Parents
To sponsor your parents for green cards, you must be a U.S. citizen who is at least 21 years old. You must also
- Proof of your U.S. citizenship
- A birth certificate or other documentation showing your relationship to your parents
- Sponsoring Your Children
To sponsor your adult or minor children, you need to provide proof of your U.S. citizenship and evidence that you are the biological parent, adoptive parent, or step-parent. Note the distinctions USCIS makes:
- A “child” is an unmarried person under 21 years of age.
- A “son” or “daughter” refers to a married person or someone 21 years of age or older.
- Sponsoring Your Siblings
To sponsor your siblings for green cards, you must be a U.S. citizen who is at least 21 years old. You can sponsor biological siblings, as well as siblings related through adoption or step-parents.
For further information, please contact our office at 646-930-2077.