Dependent Status And Eligibility For Immigration Benefits

In many situations, dependents are eligible for status and other immigration-related benefits based on their relationship to the principal applicant or beneficiary. For example, dependents of a beneficiary granted a nonimmigrant visa status to live and work in the U.S. will be eligible for temporary status in the respective dependent classification for the same duration as the principal beneficiary. Some nonimmigrant classifications also allow for dependent work authorization. Dependents of individuals being sponsored for an employment-based green card may also be eligible to adjust status or obtain an immigrant visa to become a Lawful Permanent Resident as a derivative of the primary applicant's sponsorship.