Can my uncle sponsor my green card?

Many extended family members — cousins, aunts and uncles, and grandparents — do not qualify. They may apply for a green card only if they, too, have a closer relative who is a U.S. citizen or current green card holder (or qualify for one of the other types of green cards below).

Can your uncle sponsor you?

You can only sponsor relatives like a brother, sister, aunt or uncle in very specific situations.

Can family members sponsor a relative for immigration?

A U.S. citizen who is at least 21 years or older may also petition for the following relatives: Parents; • Brothers or sisters. When you submit your petition, you are required to provide evidence to prove your relationship to the person for whom you are filing.

Can My Uncle sponsor me to the USA?

If you are under 16 your Uncle could adopt you and then could sponsor you for a Green Card. He could also sponsor your parent (his sibling) but that would be a very long process – 12 to 20 years for their green Card then 5 years living in the US until they could naturalize and sponsor you.

Can I sponsor my mom or dad for a green card?

The short answer is no. In order to sponsor a parent for an immigrant visa and green card, the US citizen must be 21 years old. This video explains the age requirements and how the process works once the child turns 21. Can someone under the age of 21 who is a US citizen sponsor their mom or dad for a green card?

Can I sponsor a family member to USA?

Who You Can Help Immigrate. You can petition to bring family members to the United States (often called “sponsoring” them) only if you are a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident (green card holder). Even then, you can bring in only those family members listed on the chart below.

Can a family member enter the US with a green card?

It’s your job as a U.S. citizen or green card holder to start the process, after which a number of followup steps are required. Your family member can’t enter the U.S. until both the petition and a number of subsequent applications have been approved.