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Spouse or Minor Child of a Permanent Resident (F2A)
Family second preference for spouses and unmarried children under 21 of lawful permanent residents. Subject to the Visa Bulletin.
Currently available · Editorial record dated 10/20/2026 · Not lawyer review or an eligibility decision. Check current official instructions.
Who this is for
Spouses and unmarried children under 21 of Green Card holders.
Common problems
Status while waiting
An approved I-130 alone gives no right to stay in the U.S.; the beneficiary needs independent status until the date is current.