Who can petition for a family member to come to the US?
US citizens and lawful permanent residents may petition for certain family members to become lawful permanent residents. Asylees and refugees may petition for their spouses and unmarried children under 21 to join them in the U.S. as asylees or refugees (such petitions must be filed within 2 years of being granted asylum (for asylees) or entering the U.S. (for refugees)).
