Petition for Alien Relative

A Petition for Alien Relative is a formal request filed with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident to sponsor a foreign relative for immigration to the United States. This process establishes the relationship between the petitioner and the relative, allowing the relative to potentially obtain a visa or green card. The petition is an essential first step in helping family members live permanently in the U.S., reflecting the family reunification principle in U.S. immigration policy.