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U.S. Citizen Sponsoring a Child for a Green Card

Learn how U.S. citizens can sponsor children for Green Cards based on age, marital status, category, and filing path.

See how U.S. citizens can get Green Cards for parents, including eligibility, I-130, IR-5, costs, and approval steps.

Learn how to file Form I-130 for your spouse, who can file, what forms are required, and how the process works.

Learn how to file Form I-130 for a parent, who can file, key steps, separate petitions, and what happens after approval.

Learn who can file Form I-130, which relatives qualify, and the eligibility rules for U.S. citizens and Green Card holders.

Check the documents needed for Form I-130, including relationship evidence, translations, photos and supporting records.

Learn how concurrent I-130 and I-485 filing works, who qualifies, filing steps, fees, and what happens after filing.

Current I-130 filing fee for 2026, including online vs. paper costs, USCIS payment options, and filing tips.