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Yes. If your EB-2 I-140 is approved, your spouse and unmarried children under 21 can seek derivative permanent residence as E-21 and E-22 immigrants.
EB-2 provides derivative status for your immediate family. A spouse is classified E-21 and each unmarried child under 21 is classified E-22, and they can pursue green cards based on your approved petition.
Depending on where they are, they either file Form I-485 to adjust status in the US or go through consular processing abroad. A child who turns 21 or marries before the process completes can lose eligibility, though the Child Status Protection Act may preserve it in certain situations. Because EB-2 can carry significant backlogs for some countries, families should watch the Visa Bulletin closely to manage timing and reduce the risk of a child aging out.
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