When can the family relative apply for an immigrant visa or adjustment of status to permanent resident?
The relative of the U.S. citizen or permanent resident may apply for permanent residence or submit his or her application for an immigrant visa once the priority date of his petition (I-130) has been reached. The priority date is the date when the petition for alien relative was properly filed with the INS Service Center. To determine when a priority date has been reached please review our web site under the section titled Priority Dates. Only the immediate relatives of a U.S. citizen may submit their petition for alien relative and, if they qualify, an application for adjustment of status at the same time with the local INS district office. Please see our web site under the section titled Adjustment of Status for information as to this process. Which family members are considered to be the immediate relatives of a U.S. citizen? Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens are the spouses, minor and single children (under 21) and parents Disclaimer: The information contained herein is intended
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