👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Green Card for Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens U.S. citizens can petition for their stepchildren to obtain lawful permanent residency—if the marriage creating the step-relationship occurred before the child turned 18. This family-based immigration pathway is widely used and relatively straightforward compared to other family visas, but it still requires proper documentation and timing. ✅ […]

👶 Green Card for Adopted Children of U.S. Citizens U.S. immigration law allows U.S. citizens to sponsor adopted children for lawful permanent residency, but the requirements are stricter than for biological or stepchildren. The adoption must meet specific age, custody, and residency conditions, and fall under the Hague or non-Hague adoption process depending on the

👨‍👩‍👧 Green Card for Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens A U.S. citizen can sponsor their stepchild for a green card through the Immediate Relative (IR) category, but only under specific conditions. U.S. immigration law recognizes stepparent-stepchild relationships only when the marriage creating that relationship occurs before the child turns 18. ✅ Who Is Eligible? To sponsor

👪 Green Card for Children of U.S. Citizens (IR-2) When a U.S. citizen has a child who was born abroad or is living outside the U.S., they may be eligible to sponsor their child for a green card through the Immediate Relative (IR-2) visa category. This pathway provides lawful permanent residency without long wait times

🧭 What is the U Visa? The U Visa is a form of immigration relief for noncitizens who are victims of certain serious crimes and who cooperate with law enforcement in investigating or prosecuting the crime. Created under the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act, it protects victims and encourages reporting. 🧍 Who Qualifies