Obtaining a Green Card through Relatives is one possible option for individuals who have close relatives or family members in the United States. Family members may be eligible to apply for permanent resident status (also known as a Green Card) if the sponsoring relative is a United States citizen.

You may submit an application for a Green Card if you have a close family member who is a United States citizen by birth or through naturalization.
- The family member who will sponsor you for a Green Card can be your : Husband or wife (please refer to our Green Card through Marriage application) , Widow or widower of a U.S. citizen

Brother or sister (including half-brothers and half-sisters)
Son or daughter (including illegitimate children)
Stepson or stepdaughter
Stepparent of a U.S. citizen child
Adopted son or daughter
Adopted parent (please refer to our Green Card through            Adoption section)
Father or mother
Battered or abused spouse or child