Individuals who have close family members who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents may be eligible to become permanent residents themselves if their U.S. relative files an immigrant petition for them. Eligible family members include spouses, parents, siblings and children of U.S. citizens, as well as spouses and minor children of U.S. permanent residents. Edgecomb Law LLC can assist with petitions for permanent resident status for family members, including relatives based in the United States and those who are based abroad.