How to Apply for a Green Card for My Family Member?

Question:

As a U.S. permanent resident, how to apply for a Green Card for my family member?

Answer:

To obtain a Green Card for your family member, you must:

File Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative;

Provide proof of your status to demonstrate that you are a permanent resident;

Submit evidence of the qualifying relationship such as a birth certificate, marriage certificate, divorce decree, etc, including proof of any legal name change for you or your family member - the beneficiary.