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Petitioning for Family-Based Immigration

Under certain circumstances, U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to submit a petition to assist their foreign relatives in obtaining family visas or permanent residency in the United States. A foreign relative may qualify for lawful immigration to the U.S., provided that the following criteria are met:

• The individual applying for a visa or green card must have a relative in the U.S. who is a full citizen or a lawful permanent resident
• Proof of permanent residency or citizenship of the relative living in the U.S. must be provided and documented, along with proof of their relationship
• The applicant's relative must be able to prove that his or her income for the entire family, including the applicant, is at the 125% poverty line; if the relative does not meet the financial criteria, he or she may be allowed to act as a joint sponsor with another relative

Requirements for Immigration Based on Family

U.S. citizens acting as sponsors for immigration based on family relationships must prove that the applicant is their:

• Child younger than 21 years of age
• Spouse
• Married son or daughter
• Unmarried son or daughter over 21 years
• Brother or sister (only if the sponsor is at least 21 years old)
• Parent (only if the sponsor is at least 21 years old)

If the applicant's relative is a permanent resident of the United States, it is necessary to prove that the applicant is his or her:

• Husband or wife
• Unmarried son or daughter

For more information about the requirements for family-based immigration, contact an Orlando immigration lawyer at our firm for a free initial consultation. We are a family team and know how important it may be for you to help your loved ones immigrate to join you in this country.