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Description
This application is for the following foreign relatives to obtain lawful
permanent residence in the U.S.A.:
- Unmarried,
over 21 children of U.S.
citizens
- Married
children of U.S.
citizens
- Brothers
and sisters of
U.S. citizens
- Spouses
of
U.S. lawful
permanent residents
- Unmarried
children
of
U.S. lawful
permanent
residents
Requirements
The main requirements for this family based green card are the
following :
- The sponsor must be either:
- A U.S. citizen that is at least
21 years old
- A U.S. lawful permanent resident that
is at least 21 years old
- The foreign relative must
be in lawful
status in the U.S.A.
- Evidence of the claimed
relationship,
such as original or certified
copies
of marriage or birth certificates,
with
official translations, if necessary.
Family members
The spouse and minor, dependent children of the foreign national may be
eligible to apply for permanent residence. Please contact our law firm
to discuss your specific situation.
Employment
When the application for lawful permanent residence is filed with INS,
the foreign national is eligible to apply to INS for work authorization.
Duration of Visa
Lawful permanent resident status is permanent as long as residence in the
U.S.A. is maintained and no violations of status occur. After five years
in lawful permanent resident status, an application for naturalization
(U.S. citizenship) may be filed. |
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