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REQUIREMENT 1. Your parent became a U.S. permanent resident by a certain immigration category that allows accompanying and following-to-join derivatives.

REQUIREMENT 2A. You were acquired by your parent when your parent was not a U.S. permanent resident, OR

REQUIREMENT 2B. You are a child born of a marriage which existed when your parent was not yet a U.S. permanent resident.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Is a job offer in the U.S. required? - No.
Is Labor Certification required? - No.
Is Prevailing Wage Determination required? - No.
Is proficiency in English required? - No.
Is a minimum education required? - No.
Is a minimum or maximum age required? - No.
Is an Affidavit of Support required? - Yes.
Is a proof of funds to start life in the U.S. required? - No.
Can your family members get green cards as derivative beneficiaries? - No.

1. Authoritative sources directly relevant to this category (in general-to-specific order):

• U.S. DOS: 9 FAM 502.1-1(C)(2) Derivative Applicants/Beneficiaries
  https://fam.state.gov/FAM/09FAM/09FAM050201.html#M502_1_1_C_2


• 8 CFR 204.2
  https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=e95683880702680895931c6ff67ba2c9&mc=true&node=se8.1.204_12&rgn=div8

Note: The above regulatory authority, policies/procedures, guidance reflect relevant provisions of statutory authorities and all other authoritative sources, and thus contain exhaustive information relevant to this category.

2. Authoritative sources relevant to all immigration categories: Online guidance, tools, and resources