Aliens can obtain U.S. permanent residence through close family ties to a U.S. citizen or permanent residents.
Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens (No numerical limitation)
- Spouses of U.S. citizens
- Children of U.S. citizens (unmarried and under the age of 21 years)
- Parents of U.S. citizens (provided citizen is 21 years of age or older)
Other close family members of U.S. citizens
- Unmarried sons and daughters of citizens (23,400 annual visas)
- Married sons and daughters of citizens(23,400 annual visas)
- Brothers and sisters of citizens (65,000 annual visas)
Spouses and unmarried sons and daughters of permanent residents
- Spouses and unmarried sons and daughters of permanent resident aliens (114,200 annual visas)
