immediate relative
- In the context of immigration law, this term refers to a U.S. citizen's spouse, minor children (below age 21), or parents, if the citizen is 21 or older, who have the right to apply for U.S. permanent residence without any yearly limits
- His wife is considered an immediate relative under immigration laws due to their marital status.
- Since she is under 21, he could sponsor his daughter as an immediate relative for a green card.
- Being 21-years old, he could sponsor his parents as immediate relatives.
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