Question 1

You may be eligible to apply as an immediate relative of a U.S. citizen

Accepted Answer

If you are the: Spouse of a U.S. citizen Unmarried child under the age of 21 of a U.S. citizen Parent of a U.S. citizen who is at least 21 years old

Question 2

You may be eligible to apply as an other relative of a U.S. citizen or a relative of a lawful permanent resident under the family-based preference categories

Accepted Answer

If you are the:   Family member of a U.S. citizen, meaning you are the: Unmarried son or daughter of a U.S. citizen and you are 21 years old or older Married son or daughter of a U.S. citizen Brother or sister of a U.S. citizen who is at least 21 years old Family member of a lawful permanent resident, meaning you are the: Spouse of a lawful permanent resident Unmarried child under the age of 21 of a lawful permanent resident Unmarried son or daughter of a lawful permanent resident 21 years old or older

Question 3

You may be eligible to apply as a fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen or the fiancé(e)’s child

Accepted Answer

If you are the: Person admitted to the U.S. as a fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen (K-1 nonimmigrant) Person admitted to the U.S. as the child of a fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen (K-2 nonimmigrant)

Question 4

You may be eligible to apply as a widow(er) of a U.S. citizen

Accepted Answer

If you are the: Widow or widower of a U.S. citizen and you were married to your U.S. citizen spouse at the time your spouse died

Question 5

You may be eligible to apply as a VAWA self-petitioner - victim of battery or extreme cruelty

Accepted Answer

If you are the: Abused spouse of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident Abused child (unmarried and under 21 years old) of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident Abused parent of a U.S. citizen

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