Who are other eligible beneficiaries of family-based immigration petitions?
There are four preference categories:
- First Preference: Unmarried, adult (21 or older) sons and daughters of U.S. citizens
- Second Preference: Spouses of lawful permanent residents, their unmarried children (under 21), and the unmarried sons and daughters of lawful permanent residents.
- Third Preference: Married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens.
- Fourth Preference: Brothers and sisters of adult (21 or older) U.S. citizens.