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I was a lawful permanent resident when I filed a petition for a family member but now I am a United States Citizen. What should I do?

If you filed a petition for your spouse and/or minor children (under 21 years old) when you were a legal permanent resident, and you are now a United States Citizen, you should upgrade the petition from family second preference category to immediate relative. You can do this by sending proof of your United States Citizen status, such as your United States passport or naturalization certificate, to the National Visa Center. Keep in mind that immediate relative visas are unlimited, and your family member will not have to wait for a visa when you become a United States Citizen.