Your U.S. relative must meet the following criteria in order to sponsor you to immigrate to the United States:
- They must be a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S. and be able to provide documentation providing that status.
- They must prove that they can support you at 125% above the mandated poverty line, by filling out an Affidavit of Support
While both U.S. citizens and lawful permanent relatives may petition for a foreign relative to immigrate to the U.S., there are differences between the type of relative each may sponsor.
If the sponsor is a U.S. citizen, they may petition for the following foreign national relatives to immigrate to the U.S:
- Husband or wife
- Unmarried child under 21 years of age
- Unmarried son or daughter over 21
- Married son or daughter of any age
- Brother or sister, if the sponsor is at least 21 years old
- Parent, if the sponsor is at least 21 years old.
- Husband or wife
- Unmarried son or daughter of any age.
Source: USCIS
