Scialabba v. Cuellar De Osorio
Supreme Court of the United States
1Opinion of the Court
The Immigration and Nationality Act permits qualifying U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs) to petition for certain family members to obtain immigrant visas. A sponsored individual, known as the principal beneficiary, is placed into a "family preference" category based on his relationship with the petitioner. 8 U.S.C. §§ 1153 (a)(1)-(4). The principal beneficiary's spouse and minor children in turn qualify as derivative beneficiaries, "entitled to the same status" and "order of consideration" as the principal. § 1153(d). The beneficiaries then become eligible to apply for visas…
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