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

Yes, there are restrictions in place regarding who you can petition to come to the US. In the State of Washington, there are laws in place regarding family-based immigration that focus on close relatives. Immediate relatives, such as spouses, unmarried children of a certain age (under 21 years old), and parents of a US citizen, can petition for a family member to come to the US. It’s important to note that a US citizen must be at least 21 years old in order to petition for their parent to come to the US. For non-immediate relatives, applications for family-based visas have quotas, meaning only a certain number of visas are available each year. These quotas depend on the relationship between the US citizen and the foreign national. Generally, the closer the relationship, the higher priority the application will have. For example, unmarried siblings of a US citizen will have a lower priority than spouses of a US citizen. Additionally, those seeking family-based visas must meet certain criteria in order to qualify, such as proving a valid marriage or family relationship. The requirements must be met in order for the application to be approved. It’s important to note that the immigration laws in the US change frequently, so it’s important to stay up to date on the current laws and regulations. Consulting an experienced immigration lawyer is often the best course of action to make sure your application is completed accurately and is in compliance with the law.

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