Who Can Sponsor Your Green Card?
Confused about who can sponsor your green card application? Here's a breakdown:
Who's Got Your Back?
Immediate Family: US citizens or green card holders can sponsor spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents (if the sponsor is a US citizen over 21).
Employers: US employers can sponsor foreign workers with the right skills and qualifications.
Other Family: US citizens or green card holders can sponsor siblings, married children, and adult children (depending on the category).
Fiancé(e)s: US citizens can sponsor their fiancé(e)s for a K-1 visa, leading to a green card after marriage.
Employment-Based Petitioners: Individuals with approved employment petitions can sponsor foreign workers in their field.
Investors: Foreign investors with significant capital invested in a US business can qualify for a green card (EB-5 program).
Special Cases: Refugees, asylees, trafficking victims, and special immigrant juveniles may have sponsorships from government agencies or nonprofits.
Remember: Specific requirements vary by category. Sponsors may also need to show financial ability to support the immigrant(s).
Need more details? Research the specific green card category you're interested in for exact sponsor requirements.