Family-Based Immigrant (Green Card) Visas

To be eligible for lawful permanent residence based on a family relationship you must have a relative who is a United States citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States who is willing to sponsor you for lawful permanent residency by filing a Petition for Alien Relative (I-130).Your relative must prove they can support you by providing documentation that their income is at least 125% above the U.S. poverty level for their household size, including you and all other sponsored family members.

U.S. Citizens are eligible to sponsor a husband or wife, child less than 21 years old, married son or daughter, brother or sister, or parent. Permanent Residents can sponsor a husband or wife and unmarried son or daughter of any age. Visa numbers for the parents, spouses, and unmarried children under 21 of U.S. citizens are immediately available. All other relatives must wait for an immigrant visa number to become available. This waiting time varies depending on the family relationship. Contact us for a confidential consultation.