IR-5 Parent of U.S. Citizen

Green card for the parent of an adult U.S. citizen.

Family Visas

Overview

The IR-5 immigrant visa is for the parent of a U.S. citizen who is at least 21 years old. As immediate relatives, parents of U.S. citizens are not subject to annual numerical limits.

Who it's for

  • Parents of U.S. citizens aged 21 or older
  • Families reuniting parents with adult U.S.-citizen children

Key points

Form I-130

The U.S. citizen (21+) files the petition for their parent.

No annual cap

Parents are immediate relatives, so visas are not numerically limited.

Process

Complete via consular processing or adjustment of status.

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