The official FAQ directs intended eligible joining family members to be included in the initial application, with their separate obligations. Identify that intended group at the outset. Current official terms add a US$15,000 processing fee and US$1,000,000 gift for each eligible joining spouse or unmarried child under 21, including corporate cases; confirm individual eligibility and the operative instructions.
Make the household scope explicit
Separate the principal from the eligible spouse and unmarried children under 21. An employer’s promise to fund the employee alone does not answer who will cover each intended family member’s required amounts.
A civil birth record establishing the parent-child relationship and date of birth, plus evidence of current marital status, such as a marriage certificate or a divorce decree where either applies. Successful family applicants receive the privileges of the Gold Card framework, which currently results in lawful permanent resident status through EB-1 or EB-2 subject to eligibility, admissibility and visa availability. An already granted permanent resident status is not automatically cancelled by a later birthday or marriage; that differs from determining a pending derivative child’s eligibility. Where the child’s age sits close to the limit or has changed during processing, have any applicable statutory age-protection rules assessed individually before anyone concludes either that the child qualifies or that they have aged out.