Which family members can I sponsor after becoming US citizen?

As a US citizen, you can file for your spouse, your children, your parents, a fiancé and siblings.
As a legal permanent resident, you can also file for your spouse and children; however they go on a waiting list because it’s not immediate relative.
As a legal permanent resident, you cannot file for your parent or your sibling, nor can you file for a fiancé.

How Do I Change My Status from F-1 to H-1B?
You may already appreciate the experiences and opportunities the United States has offered you as a student alone. So, understandably, you may not want your graduation day also to be marked as the day that you must depart from the country. For this, you must take preventative measures and work…
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What Happens if My Visa Expires in the U.S.?
If you have a non-immigrant visa, you may only be allotted a limited stay in the United States. Once this imposed deadline arrives, your presence in the country may be deemed unlawful and unacceptable. You do not want to have such labels associated with you and your reputation, so please…
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Can I Get Medicaid As an Immigrant?
During your stay in the United States, you may have heard about Medicaid before, a government program that provides health insurance for adults and children with limited income and resources. While you may believe you meet these parameters based on this basic description, you may be unsure whether your non-citizen…
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What Is a Public Charge in Immigration Law?
Say you are applying for a visa to come to the United States from abroad. Or, for a green card through a family member who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. In either of these cases, immigration officers may assess whether you are a "public charge." Without further introduction,…
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