Can a permanent resident apply for a family member or only a US citizen?

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I was under the impression that only a US citizen could request a parent to come to the US, where as the title of the forum "

Bringing Family Members of Permanent Residents to America" implies that a green card holder can apply for a family member to come to the US. Could someone clarify? Cheers

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Refer to the instructions for Form I-130, on who may file for an alien relative:

US Citizen:

Spouse

Unmarried child under 21

Unmarried son/daughter 21 or older

Married son/daughter of any age

Brother/sister (you must be 21 or older)

Your parents (you must be 21 or older)

LPR:

Spouse

Unmarried child under 21

Unmarried son/daughter 21 or older

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-130instr.pdf

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I was under the impression that only a US citizen could request a parent to come to the US, where as the title of the forum "

Bringing Family Members of Permanent Residents to America" implies that a green card holder can apply for a family member to come to the US. Could someone clarify? Cheers

hi,

gc holders can file for spouses and unmarried children.

for parents, siblings and married children you have to be a USC

for parents, yes you have to be a USC