Can a refugee or asylee bring family members to the US?
Yes. Refugees and asylees may bring their spouses and unmarried children into the U.S. to join them. Spouses and unmarried children under 21 will also get refugee or asylee status (depending on the status of the family member who brought them here). Applications for spouses and unmarried children under 21 must be made within two years of the grant of asylum status (for asylees) or of entry into the U.S. (for refugees), unless very special circumstances exist. Refugees and asylees are also eligible to apply for lawful permanent residence after a year in the U.S.; those who become lawful permanent residents will be eligible to bring in family members as explained below.
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