Lorena Rivas, Esq.CEO/Managing Partner at Rivas & Associates

Tu papá o mamá acaba de ser ciudadano americano

1 Sept 2026 · 0 min

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In this brief bilingual video, the speaker explains how a child's immigration status changes when a parent obtains U.S. citizenship. Children under 21 and unmarried become "immediate relatives," which grants them a visa without a numerical limit or waiting line. Children over 21 fall into the family‑preference category, which is subject to annual caps and a waiting line based on the priority date; a petition must be filed to start the process in either case. The video ends with a call to action to contact the law firm, and a disclaimer in Spanish stating the information is general and does not replace a consultation with an attorney.

Your parent just became a U.S. citizen. Here's what that means for your status. If you're under 21 and unmarried, you're an immediate relative. No waiting line. If you're over 21, you fall into preference category. There's a waiting line based on your priority date. Either way, the petition needs to be filed to start the clock. Call us now. Don't wait.
Esta información es general y no reemplaza una consulta legal. El primer paso es hablar con un abogado.