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REQUIREMENT 1. The spouse of your parent is now deceased.

REQUIREMENT 2. The deceased spouse was a U.S. citizen at the time of death.

REQUIREMENT 3. The deceased spouse died less than two years ago.

REQUIREMENT 4. Your parent was not legally separated from the deceased spouse at the time of death.

REQUIREMENT 5. Your parent have not remarried.

REQUIREMENT 6. The deceased spouse either filed no I-130 petition for your parent or it was denied.

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? - No.
Is a proof of funds to start life in the U.S. required? - No.
Can your family members get green cards as derivative beneficiaries? - Yes.

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

• USCIS Guidance: Widow(er)
  https://www.uscis.gov/greencard/widower


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


• USCIS: AFM 21.3
  https://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/AFM/HTML/AFM/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-3481/0-0-0-4484.html#0-0-0-389

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