Family-based Immigration
Petition for Children
Family-based Immigration
Petition for Children
If you are a U.S. Citizen, you may petition for:
- Children (unmarried and under 21)
- Unmarried sons and daughters (21 or over) – Your son or daughter’s child(ren) may be included in this petition.
- Married sons and daughters (any age) – Your son or daughter’s spouse and/or child(ren) may be included in this petition.
- Stepchild, if you married the child’s biological parent before the child turned 18, and the child is unmarried and under 21 years old.
If you are a permanent resident (green card holder), you may petition for:
- Children (unmarried and under 21) – Your child’s child(ren) may be included in this petition.
- Unmarried sons and daughters (21 or over) – Your son or daughter’s child(ren) may be included in this petition.
- Stepchild, if you married the child’s biological parent before the child turned 18, and the child is unmarried and under 21 years old.