Family Based Immigration – Third Preference
Married Sons and Daughters of US Citizen
What is Family Based Immigration – Third Preference (FB-3)?
FB-3 is an immigration visa in INA 203(a)(3). The beneficiary of an approved immigration visa petition is entitled to obtain permanent residence (green United States. FB-3 is for persons who are married sons and daughters of a US citizen.
The Definition of "Sons and Daughters" of US citizen in Immigration Law
• "Sons and daughters" are children who are 21 years old or older and who have at least one U.S. citizen parent.
• "Sons and daughters" could also be stepchildren who are 21 years old or older, if the marriage creating the step-parent-stepchild relationship took place before the child’s 18th birthday.
How do US citizen apply green card for married sons and daughters?
US citizen should file a petition for his or her married sons and daughters using form I-130 with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
