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Who are the relatives I may file for?

Any U.S. citizen can file for the following relatives:

  • Husband or wife
  • Children, and sons and daughters1

A U.S. citizen who is 21 or older can also file for the following relatives:

  • Parents
  • Brothers and sisters

In your petition, you will have to prove your relationship to the person for whom you are filing.

1Immigration law provides different immigrant classifications for children depending on their age and whether they are married. Fact Sheet A3 discusses how an adopted child may immigrate or otherwise become a permanent resident.

Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.