Which form is used to establish a qualifying family relationship between a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and a relative who seeks a green card?

• A. To establish a qualifying family relationship between a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and a relative who seeks a green card.
• B. To petition for a temporary worker to fill a job vacancy.
• C. To apply for asylum.
• D. To obtain a student visa.

Answer: (A)

The main idea is identifying the form that starts the process for someone to immigrate based on a family relationship. The form used to establish that qualifying family connection is the Petition for Alien Relative. It is filed by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident to prove to USCIS that a specific relative has a valid family relationship that makes them eligible to pursue a green card through a family-based path.

Why this is the best choice: filing this petition is the official step that shows who the eligible family member is and what the relationship is (for example, spouse, parent, child, or in some cases, sibling for U.S. citizens). Once the petition is approved, the relative can move forward with applying for lawful permanent residence, either by adjusting status in the United States or through consular processing abroad, depending on where they live and visa availability. The petition itself doesn’t grant status; it establishes the relationship and initiates the sequence toward obtaining a green card.

Helpful context: evidence is typically required to prove the relationship—marriage certificates, birth certificates, and other documents showing the familial link. Other options mentioned in the choices correspond to different immigration pathways (temporary workers, asylum, or student visas) and do not serve to establish the family-based relationship needed for a green card.