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The definition of a child has specific meaning in immigration law. When you read government documents that say, for instance, that you’re able to sponsor “children,” that means you can sponsor an unmarried son or daughter under the age of 21 who was born in wedlock or is your legally recognized stepchild or adopted child. If, on the other hand, an immigration document refers to a “son or daughter,” this refers to a child age 21 or older.

How can you achieve legal permanent residence? Although there are other ways, which we go into in Chapter 3, most people immigrate for one of two reasons:

 To reunite with family members already living in the United States

 To pursue a permanent employment opportunity in the United States