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10.04.20264 min read
Family-based green cards: the basics
The most common route to a green card is through a close relative. Who can sponsor you?
Family-based immigration is the system where a US citizen or permanent resident sponsors a close relative to help them get a green card.
The fastest route is “immediate relatives”: a citizen’s spouse, children under 21, and parents. There is no annual cap in this category, so the wait is shorter.
Other categories (siblings, adult children) fall under the “preference” system, which has caps and waiting lines. Liberty Road Map finds the category that matches your exact situation.
This is not legal advice. Consult an attorney for a final decision.
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