Preference Relatives for Greencard--Four categories

Who is a preference relative?

Family First preference
People in the family first preference are those who are unmarried and have a U.S. citizen parent. IT doesnn't matter how old you are.

Family Second preference
People in the family second preference are those who are spouses and children of greencard holders. Children in this category are 21 years or younger. (2A)
People in this group are also unmarried children of greencard holders who are 21 or older. (2b)

Family Third Preference
People in this category are married and have at least one U.S. citizen parent.


Family Fourth preference
People in this category are siblings of U.S. citizens (U.S. citizen must be at least 21 years old).

**ONLY PREFERENCE RELATIVES CAN BRING ACCOMPANYING RELATIVES. ACCOMPANYING RELATIVES GET A GREEN CARD AUTOMATICALLY WHEN A PREFERENCE RELATIVE GETS ONE. ACCOMPANYING RELATIVES ARE USUALLY YOUR SPOUSE AND CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 21.