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Green Card Through Family

The Green Card through Family is an immigration category that allows individuals who wish to obtain permanent residency and work in the United States to do so through family members who are US citizens or Green Card holders.

This process is designed to strengthen family ties and allow family members to live together. The kinship relationship between family members forms the basis of the application process and when managed correctly, it is possible to obtain permanent residence in the US.

People who can apply for a Green Card through Family

The United States follows an immigration policy that favours family reunification. Individuals with the following kinship relationships are eligible to apply for a Green Card through family:

Relatives of U.S. Citizens Eligible for Family-Based Green Card

  • Close Relatives
    • Spouse
    • Single children under 21 years of age
    • Parents 
 
  • Other relatives
    • Single children of a US citizen over 21 years of age
    • o Married children of a US citizen 
    • o Siblings of a US citizen over 21 years of age 
 
Relatives of Green Card Holders Eligible for Family-Based Green Card
  • Spouse
  • Single children under 21 years of age
  • Single children over 21 years of age

Green Card Application Process and Required Documents

Those who want to apply for a Green Card through the family have certain steps to follow and documents to prepare.

Application Process Steps

  • Completing the Form I-130 Petition:
    • The U.S. citizen or Green Card holder family member must complete Form I-130 for the foreign relative and submit it to USCIS.
  • Approval and Visa Waiting Process:
    • Once the Form I-130 is approved, the application process continues when the visa number is available.
  • Immigrant Visa Application or Adjustment of Status:
    • If the applicant is outside the US, he/she applies for an immigrant visa through consular procedures.
    • If he/she is in the USA, he/she applies for adjustment of status with Form I-485.
  • Medical Examination and Interview:
    • The applicant undergoes a medical examination by an authorised physician.
    • He/she attends an interview at the consulate or USCIS office.
  • Obtaining the Green Card:
    • Once the application is approved, the person becomes a permanent resident of the United States and receives a Green Card.

Required Documents

  • Birth certificates
  • Marriage certificates (if applying through the spouse)
  • Passport photocopies
  • Statement of financial support (Form I-864)
  • Criminal records (where necessary)

Frequently Asked Questions

Obtaining a Green Card through family is an important opportunity for those who want to build a new life in the United States with family members. With the right information and steps, this process can be completed successfully. As Marsan Akguc Law Firm, we are pleased to offer you professional guidance and support in your Green Card application. You can contact us for more information.

The application period can vary from several months to several years, depending on the degree of kinship and the visa quota.

Yes, those who are engaged to a US citizen can come to the USA by obtaining a K-1 visa and apply for a Green Card after marriage.

People whose US citizen spouse has passed away can apply for a Green Card as a widow or widower if they meet certain conditions.

Form I-130 is the petition filed by a US citizen or Green Card holder for a foreign relative. Form I-485 is an application for adjustment of status for an applicant who is in the United States.

As immigration processes can be complex, getting help from an immigration lawyer or expert can make the process easier.

The sponsor, who is a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder, is required to complete Form I-864, which demonstrates that the applicant can meet the applicant's financial obligations.

Depending on the reason for the rejection, you may have the right to appeal or reapply. You are advised to consult an immigration specialist.

It depends on the type of application and your personal situation. If you are applying through consular processing, you must stay outside the US. If you are applying for adjustment of status, you must be in the US.

Kinship must be proven through birth certificates, marriage certificates and other official documents.

Yes, you can apply for US citizenship if certain deadlines and requirements are met.

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