Family petitions (other relatives)
Siblings: To petition to bring your sibling (brother or sister) to live in the United States as a Green Card holder, you must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years of age.
Permanent residents may not petition to bring siblings to live permanently in the United States.
Parents: To petition for your parents (mother or father) to live in the United States as Green Card holders, you must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old. Green Card holders (permanent residents) may not petition to bring parents to live permanently in the United States.
Children: The age and marital status of your children are important factors in the immigration process. For immigration purposes, a “child” is an unmarried person under 21 years of age. A “son” or “daughter” is a person who is married or is 21 years of age or older.
If you are:
- U.S. citizen, you can petition your children (unmarried and under 21); unmarried sons and daughters (21 or over); Married sons and daughters (any age) .
- Permanent resident (Green Card holder) you can petition your children (unmarried and under 21) and your unmarried sons and daughters (21 or over).
Keyworld Consultants employees are not immigration attorneys in the US. They may not give legal advice in the U.S, nor accept fees for legal advice.
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