It is an immigration procedure that allows certain relatives of a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to obtain lawful permanent residence. In addition, this procedure allows the immigrant to live and work in the United States.
Relatives that a permanent resident may petition for:
- • Spouses
- • Unmarried children of any age
Relatives that a U.S. citizen may petition for:
- • Spouses
- • Parents
- • Minor and adult children, single or married
- • Brothers
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