Green Card for Parents
Permanent residents and Citizens of the United States can help their parents immigrate to the United States by filing a petition for a Green Card. This application, in very plain words, asks the government's permission for a resident's relative to join them in the United States.
The person requesting the relative is called the sponsor, while the immigrant is sometimes called the petitioner.
Green Card for Parents of U.S. Citizens
Parents of United States citizens are Immediate Relatives, meaning that they do not have to wait for a visa to become available for their immigration to the U.S. Immediate Relatives do not face a limit in terms of visa availability.
Applying for Permanent Residency
(Green Card)
The process for getting an actual green card requires another form, which is also included. This form is the official request an immigrant sends to the U.S. government to be registered as a permanent resident in the United States.
The proof of this permanent residency comes in the form of a Green Card. Immigrants who have a Green Card have access to a great many opportunities in the U.S., including:
- The right to work anywhere in the U.S.
- The right to live wherever they like in the U.S.
- The right to sponsor the immigration of
family members and - The chance to apply for citizenship.
