Miami, FL immigration attorney Ruth Jean explains the process of a family petition for immigration. She explains that a family-based immigration petition is a process in which a U.S. citizen petitions on behalf of a family member—such as a spouse, child, or sibling—to bring them to the United States. Lawful permanent residents may also petition for certain family members, such as a spouse or child. However, unlike U.S. citizens, permanent residents are limited in the categories of relatives they can sponsor. Through this process, eligible family members are able to help their loved ones obtain lawful immigration status and reunite with them in the United States.