citizen and permanent residents

[mummyT 1]

Hi

Was wondering what the difference is when immigrating and its a permanent resident and not a citizen..i thought you had to be a citizen to sponsor family ect

Thanks

[aleful 1,905]

hi

no, sponsors and joint sponsors or co sponsors can be citizens or residents

no difference when being the financial sponsor

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

To petition a person LPR's are limited to spouse and children. A USC can petition spouse , fiancé , children, parents and siblings. To sponsor ( sign an I864 ) either can do that

[Ian H. 207]

A USC can petition for fiances, spouses, siblings/stepsiblings, parents/stepparents, children/stepchildren married or unmarried. An LPR can petition for only spouses and unmarried children/stepchildren. Anyone who is a USC or national, or an LPR can be a joint sponsor, regardless of the relationship, since none is required. In order to be the petitioning sponsor they have to meet the familial requirements above.