¿Hacerme ciudadano cancela mis peticiones familiares?
15 Sept 2026 · 1 min
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In this short informational video, attorney Lorena Rivas explains that obtaining U.S. citizenship does not cancel existing family immigration petitions; instead it improves them. Petitions for a spouse or a child under 21 become immediate‑relative cases, eliminating the waiting line. A petition for an unmarried adult child over 21 changes to a different preference category, often allowing the petitioner to choose the most advantageous option. Once naturalized, a citizen can also file petitions for relatives that permanent‑resident petitioners cannot, such as married children and siblings. The video ends with a call to contact an immigration lawyer and a disclaimer that the information is general and not a substitute for legal counsel.
