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Posted 4 months ago
Jasper Caldwell
Answered 4 months ago
Yes, you may sponsor your stepchild for lawful permanent residence in the U.S., as long as your marriage to the child’s biological parent occurred before the child’s 18th birthday. The law recognizes this relationship as a valid family tie for immigration purposes, even if you have not adopted the child. You will need to file Form I-130 and provide evidence of your marriage and the stepchild's birth certificate to establish the relationship.