{"id":694,"date":"2024-01-18T13:39:52","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T21:39:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/?p=694"},"modified":"2024-01-18T13:39:53","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T21:39:53","slug":"who-is-eligible-for-a-family-based-green-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/who-is-eligible-for-a-family-based-green-card\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Is Eligible for a Family-Based Green Card?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shutterstock_146169356-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shutterstock_146169356-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shutterstock_146169356-2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shutterstock_146169356-2-768x508.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Whether you are already in America and hoping to bring your loved ones here too or you\u2019re hoping to take advantage of a family-based green card to immigrate, it\u2019s critical to understand the rules surrounding these tools. Family-based green cards are designed to help reunite families and provide a pathway for close relatives to live together in the United States. Here is what you should know about who is eligible for a family-based green card. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Family-Based Green Cards For?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Family-based green cards are designed to bring families\ntogether and allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor\ncertain relatives for immigration to the United States. The green card process\ninvolves the sponsoring family member, referred to as the petitioner, filing a\npetition on behalf of their relative, who is known as the beneficiary. The\neligibility criteria for family-sponsored green cards vary based on the\nrelationship between the petitioner and the beneficiary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are They an Immediate Relative?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Family-sponsored green cards are divided into two broader\ncategories: immediate relatives and family preference. The immediate relatives\ncategory includes close family members of current U.S. citizens, including\nspouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents. There is no limit on the\nnumber of visas available each year for family-sponsored green cards, making\nthe process quicker and more straightforward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The family preference category is broader and covers more\ndistant relatives. The different subcategories for family preference include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Unmarried sons and daughters of U.S. citizens and their minor children<\/li><li>Spouses and unmarried children (under 21) of lawful permanent residents<\/li><li>Unmarried sons and daughters (21 or older) of lawful permanent residents<\/li><li>Married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens, along with their spouses and minor children<\/li><li>Brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens, along with their spouses and minor children<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does the Application Process Work? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to apply for a family-based green card, you\nshould submit a Form I-130 with the help of your immigration attorney. Every\nfamily member that you choose to sponsor will need a separate application. The\ndetails of the application process will vary depending on whether&nbsp; your relative is already located inside of\nthe United States or if they are outside of the country currently. By working\nwith an attorney, you can make sure that the process goes as smoothly as\npossible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Partner with an Experienced Immigration Attorney at The Law Office of\nElizabeth Anu Lawrence <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you or a loved one are concerned about finding the right\nimmigration lawyer for your case, choose an experienced firm like the Law\nOffice of Elizabeth Anu Lawrence to give you the help you need.&nbsp; Please give us a call at 443.352.3201. 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