·         Siblings cannot petition for one another unless a sibling is a U.S. Citizen

·         Parents cannot petition for their children if they are a Lawful Permanent Resident

·         A Lawful Permanent Resident cannot petition for their parent (must be a U.S. citizen)

·         A Lawful Permanent Resident can petition for their spouse and child (under 21 years).  However the spouse/child will not be deemed to be an immediate relative, and thus must wait for a visa number to become current before being able to adjust their status.  (August 2011 visa bulletin for all chargeability areas July 22, 2008 – visa current date for spouse and children; therefore a wait period of approximately three years)

·         A Lawful Permanent Resident can petition for their unmarried son/daughter (21 years or older).  They must also wait for their visa number to become current before being able to adjust their status.  (August 2011 visa bulletin for all chargeability areas July 1, 2003 visa current date; therefore a wait period of approximately of eight years).  Once you marry your Lawful Permanent Resident parent cannot petition for you.