Family-based immigration petitions typically cover immediate relatives, including spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents of U.S. citizens. These petitions also include more distant family members like siblings and married children of U.S. citizens, as well as spouses and unmarried children of permanent residents.
What types of family relationships qualify for family-based immigration petitions?
March 19, 2025 – Lorena Rivas
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