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A family-based green card is a pathway to lawful permanent residency for individuals sponsored by a close family member who is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. This sponsorship typically falls under two categories: immediate relatives and family preference categories. Immediate relatives include spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents of U.S. citizens. Family preference categories encompass more distant relatives, such as adult unmarried children and siblings of U.S. citizens, as well as spouses and unmarried children of lawful permanent residents. To apply for a family-based green card, the sponsoring family member must file a petition with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and the beneficiary must undergo a thorough background check, medical examination, and interview process. Once approved, the beneficiary receives a green card, granting them permanent residency status in the United States, with the ability to live, work, and study indefinitely. The family-based green card process plays a crucial role in reuniting families and fostering family unity within the United States.
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