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Statutes · INA §201; 8 U.S.C. §1151

INA §201 — Immediate relatives and worldwide levels

INA §201 describes worldwide immigration levels and categories outside those numerical limits, including immediate relatives of U.S. citizens. Immediate-relative treatment is not the same as automatic green-card eligibility.

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Scope and purpose

Qualifying immediate relatives include specified spouses, children and parents of U.S. citizens, subject to statutory definitions. Other family relationships can fall within the preferences allocated under INA §203. Per-country rules are addressed separately in INA §202.

Related rules and practical context

Form I-130 establishes a qualifying relationship; adjustment under INA §245 still requires its own eligibility and admissibility analysis. A family petition does not erase a ground of inadmissibility.

Primary sources

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Frequently asked questions

What is INA §201 — Immediate relatives and worldwide levels?

INA §201 describes worldwide immigration levels and categories outside those numerical limits, including immediate relatives of U.S. citizens. Immediate-relative treatment is not the same as automatic green-card eligibility.

What should I check before relying on this information?

Form I-130 establishes a qualifying relationship; adjustment under INA §245 still requires its own eligibility and admissibility analysis. A family petition does not erase a ground of inadmissibility.

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