Immediate Relatives
Legal definition for Indian law research
Definition
immediate relatives
Certain immigrants who because of their close relationship to U.S. citizens are exempt from the numerical limitations imposed on immigration to the United States. Immediate relatives are: spouses of citizens, children (under 21 years of age and unmarried) of citizens, and parents of citizens 21 years of age or older.
Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Definitions are for legal research. Always verify meaning in the context of the statute, judgment, or jurisdiction cited.