9.1 Alien-Bringing to the United States is a process that allows a foreign national residing outside the United States to enter the United States for an extended period of time. This is typically accomplished through the filing of a petition with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The petitioner must demonstrate that the alien is a close relative of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, or that the alien has an urgent medical condition that requires treatment in the United States. There are two types of 9.1 Alien-Bringing to the United States: immediate relative petitions and non-immediate relative petitions. An immediate relative is defined as the spouse, parent, or unmarried child under the age of 21 of a U.S. citizen. Non-immediate relatives are defined as relatives of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents who do not fall into the immediate relative category. Once the petition is approved, the alien must apply for a visa to enter the United States. During the visa interview, the alien must demonstrate that they meet all the requirements for the visa, including admissibility requirements. Once the visa is approved, the alien may travel to the United States and apply for adjustment of status to obtain lawful permanent residence.