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Immediate Relatives
 

Listed below are the relatives of a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident who may be eligible to qualify for immigration in the immediate relatives category; orphans are also included. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, in-laws and cousins may not sponsor a relative for immigration. 

Spouse or Minor Child of a U.S. Citizen (including a new spouse and his/her child(ren) on K-3 and K-4 Visas)

 An immigrant visa may only be processed for a child if he/she has no claim to U.S. citizenship.
Fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen and their children (K-1 & K-2 Visas)

Parent of a U.S. Citizen

 U.S. citizen must be 21 or over
Step-parent or child of a U.S. Citizen



 Step-parent, step-child relationship must occur before the child’s 18th birthday

Spouse of a deceased U.S. citizen



 

 Petition must be filed within 2 years of the death of the U.S. citizen