Can mother bring child who is 20 years of age?

[zahidislam14]

Hello Everyone,

My niece (US Citizen) has applied for her mother for US immigration. I would like to know if approved can the mother bring her 20 year old with her? or she has to apply for her separately? Please let me know, thank you!

[Venson Loriston]

Yes she can as long as she put him on the application and she will have to apply before he turn 21 years old

[Adrian Gruber]

Hello Everyone,

My niece (US Citizen) has applied for her mother for US immigration. I would like to know if approved can the mother bring her 20 year old with her? or she has to apply for her separately? Please let me know, thank you!

Foreign nationals may apply for permanent residency through a family member who is either a US citizen or lawful permanent resident. While a permanent resident may only sponsor a spouse and unmarried children, a citizen can petition for parents, brothers, sisters, and married children as well.

Relatives are classified into two main categories, then assigned preference levels, based on their relationship to the sponsors.

Category I: Unlimited Family-Based (does NOT need a visa number)
Spouse and unmarried children under 21 years of age of a US citizen
Parent of a US citizen who is at least 21 years old
Category II: Limited Family-Based (must have a visa number)
Family-Based First Preference (F1): Unmarried sons and daughters (21 or older) of U.S. citizens, and their children.
Family-Based Second Preference (F2): Spouses, minor children (under 21), and unmarried sons and daughters (21 or older) of lawful permanent residents.
Family-Based Third Preference (F3): Married sons and daughters of U.S. Citizens, regardless of age, and their spouses and children.
Family-Based Fourth Preference (F4): Brothers and sisters of adult U.S. Citizens (21 or older), and their spouses and children.