#Family petitions
Family-based green card petitions: spouses, parents, Form I-130 and visa wait times.
U.S. immigrationOctober 19, 2026
Sponsoring Your Parents for a Green Card: Eligibility, Steps and Wait Times
Sponsoring parents: only U.S. citizens 21 or older can, and parents are immediate relatives, so there's no visa number wait. Form I-130, NVC and the interview.
U.S. immigrationOctober 19, 2026
Sponsoring Your Spouse for a Green Card: Eligibility, Steps and Wait Times
Sponsoring a spouse: U.S. citizens' spouses don't wait for a visa number; green card holders' spouses are F2A. Form I-130, NVC, the consular interview and fees.