How can someone request to sponsor a family member?

A person residing in the United States or a lawful permanent resident can assist specific family members in obtaining permanent residency in the U.S. The initial action to be taken involves submitting an I-130 form, which serves as evidence to the government that the individual being petitioned is indeed a relative and not an unrelated individual. The following are the most frequently filed petitions: Parents, children or step-children, spouse, and fianc?.