United States family route
1 current source-backed family pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family route | U.S. family immigration covers immediate relatives and family-preference categories sponsored by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident; eligibility depends on the qualifying family relationship and sponsor status. | 2026-07-15 | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Family route | The exact guide says an approved I-130 only verifies the relationship and that the outside relative should wait abroad to immigrate legally; a relative already in the United States after legal entry may apply for adjustment of status at the same time as the petition. | Official source |
| Family route | The USCIS family-petition guide states that filing Form I-130 does not itself allow a relative outside the United States to live or work there. | Official source |
Official sources
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