If you are a U.S. Citizen, you may petition for your relatives
The Immigration and Nationality Act allows for the immigration of foreigners to the United States based on a relationship to a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
If you are a U.S. Citizen, you may petition for the following relatives, as long as you can prove the relationships:
- Husband or wife;
- Unmarried child under 21 years old;
- Unmarried son or daughter over 21 years old;
- Married son or daughter of any age;
- Brother(s) or sister(s), if you are at least 21 years old.
- Mother of father, if you are at least 21 years old;
If you are a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), you may petition for the following relatives, as long as you can prove the relationships:
- Husband or wife;
- Unmarried child under 21 years of age;
- Unmarried son or daughter over 21 years of age.