The process allows individuals who are United States citizens or lawful permanent residents to sponsor certain family members for permanent residency in the U.S. An example includes a U.S. citizen sponsoring a spouse or a lawful permanent resident sponsoring a child.
This pathway to legal status promotes family unity, offering significant social and economic benefits to both the immigrant and the receiving community. Historically, family-based immigration has been a cornerstone of U.S. immigration policy, contributing to the nation’s diverse cultural landscape and workforce.
