Are there any restrictions on who I can petition to come to the US?

Yes, there are restrictions on who you can petition to come to the US. In Arizona, family-based immigration law is governed by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). You may only petition for a family member if they are an immediate relative of a US citizen or a “qualifying relative” of a US citizen or permanent resident. Immediate relatives include spouses, children (under twenty-one years of age), and parents (if you are 21 or over). Qualifying relatives include married sons and daughters of US citizens, brothers and sisters of US citizens (if the citizen is 21 or older), and lawful permanent residents of the US. The USCIS will also consider all other family relationships, if they meet certain qualifications. However, if your family member does not meet the criteria for a qualifying relative, they cannot be petitioned and will need to apply through some other form of immigration. Additionally, there are waiting periods and restrictions that dictate how many family members a US citizen can petition for and when. All in all, there are many restrictions on who you can petition for admission into the US. It is important to make sure that your family member meets all the qualifications, or else they will not be allowed entry. It is also important to be aware of any time restrictions that might prevent you from petitioning for a family member.

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La ley de inmigración de Arizona, en cuanto a familia, tiene algunas restricciones importantes sobre quién puede pedir que vengan a los Estados Unidos. Por ejemplo, el cónyuge o los hijos solamente de un ciudadano o residente legal permanente de los Estados Unidos pueden ser legalmente patrocinados. Además, los individuos deben cumplir con los requisitos de relación familiar específicos. Por ejemplo, los padres, padrastros, hermanos y hermanas del patrocinador no son elegibles para la residencia legal permanente a través de la petición de familiares. Otra restricción importante de la ley de inmigración de Arizona es que el patrocinador debe demostrar que tiene los recursos financieros suficientes para apoyar a los familiares que han solicitado la residencia legal. Esto significa que el patrocinador debe ganar al menos 125% del salario mínimo nacional, y debe ofrecer documentación financiera que demuestre su habilidad para proveer apoyo a los familiares inmigrantes. Finalmente, el solicitante también debe cumplir con todos los demás requisitos de inmigración establecidos por la ley estadounidense, incluyendo la aprobación del Estado en el que vive. Sin embargo, Arizona no tiene leyes adicionales que limiten el derecho de los ciudadanos y residentes legales a peticionar a familiares para inmigrar.

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