An individual who wishes to become a lawful permanent resident must submit documents to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The most common grounds for Green Card eligibility are family-related and employment-related. A U.S. citizen can petition for their spouse, minor (under 21) child, or parent to become a lawful permanent resident and have that relative adjust their status immediately. Other relatives and fiancé(e)s of U.S. citizens may be eligible to obtain LPR status as well, but they will be placed in the family preference category and will have to wait some time before they can apply for LPR status.