American Citizens may sponsor direct relatives for the purpose of immigration to the United States. American citizens can sponsor the following relatives:

Lawful permanent residents of the United States, i.e. those residing legally in the United States by nature of a green card, may sponsor the following relatives for immigration to the United States:

Petitioners seeking to bring relatives to the United States are required to prove the existence of a valid relationship. If this relationship exists from marriage, the marriage must have been undertaken in good faith. Relationships not adequately documented or marriages made to circumvent INS regulations will result in immigration failure and constitute fraud.

Applying for a green card is a complex and difficult process. In most cases, applications are approved after years of processing delays. O'Brien & Associates has represented green card applicants for years and we are committed to bringing you personal, comprehensive and efficient service. If you have a question regarding green cards, or would like our assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. A comprehensive green card questionnaire is available via email. Please contact itc@it-careernet.com to request one.