Green Card for Family Preference Immigrants
Who it's for: Other family members of U.S. citizens and permanent residents, such as sons and daughters, brothers and sisters of citizens, and spouses of permanent residents.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 4 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Job offer needed: No
- Age limit: From 21
- Family can join: Yes
- Can lead to permanent residence: Yes
What the official pages say
4 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Job offer neededNoOfficial wording
“U.S. immigration law allows certain aliens who are family members of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to become lawful permanent residents (get a Green Card) based on specific family relationships.”
Age limitFrom 21Official wording
“First preference (F1) - unmarried sons and daughters (21 years of age and older) of U.S. citizens;”
Family can joinYesOfficial wording
“First preference (F1) - unmarried sons and daughters (21 years of age and older) of U.S. citizens; Second preference (F2A) - spouses and children (unmarried and under 21 years of age) of lawful permanent residents;”
Can lead to permanent residenceYesOfficial wording
“U.S. immigration law allows certain aliens who are family members of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to become lawful permanent residents (get a Green Card) based on specific family relationships.”
We have not yet recorded: Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Money to show; Main fee; Salary threshold; Decision time; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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