CAN A U.S. CITIZEN RELATIVE APPLY FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCY FOR ME?
Most people are aware that having a U.S. relative gives one a basis for immigrating to the United States. However there are various categories of family-based immigration and each falls into an order, which Congress has determined is preferred for immigration. There are four categories under which an individual can obtain permanent residency through relatives. They are: 1. First Preference-Unmarried sons and daughters of US citizens (23,400 per year, plus unused visas from the fourth Preference); 2. Second Preference- Spouses and unmarried children of U.S. permanent residents (114,000 per year, plus excess over 226,000 the floor for family based immigration, plus unused visas from the first Preference) ; 3. Third Preference-Married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens (923,400 per year, plus unused visas from the first and second Preferences); 4. Fourth Preference- Brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens (65,000 per year, plus unused visas from the first second and third Preferences). Fam
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- CAN A U.S. CITIZEN RELATIVE APPLY FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCY FOR ME?
