Form I-130 Immigration PetitionA U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) can sponsor a relative for a green card. To sponsor a green card, the petitioner has to file Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative with the USCIS. |
Green Card through MarriageU.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (green card holders) can sponsor their spouses for green card through marriage. They can file the petition either when the spouse is outside the U.S. or within the country. If the applicant is the spouse of a U.S. citizen and is in the U.S. then both Form I-130 and Form I-485 can be filed concurrently. |
Green Card through Family MemberPersons in the U.S. who are either U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (green card holders) can sponsor certain family members for a family based green card. |
Form I-485 Adjustment of StatusPersons in the U.S. who are eligible to adjust their status to that of a permanent resident need to file Form I-485. |
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