Family-based immigration is one of the primary ways people obtain lawful permanent residence in the United States. We guide clients through every stage, from initial petition to final approval.
WHO CAN PETITION FOR A FAMILY MEMBER
U.S. citizens can petition for spouses, children, parents, and siblings. Green card holders can petition for spouses and unmarried children. The category determines your priority date and how long the process will take.
ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS VS. CONSULAR PROCESSING
If the beneficiary is already in the United States, they may be able to adjust their status without leaving the country. If they are abroad, the process goes through a U.S. consulate in their home country. We help you determine which route is appropriate and manage the filing and interview preparation for either pathway.
MARRIAGE-BASED GREEN CARDS
Marriage to a U.S. citizen is one of the fastest paths to a green card, but it comes with heightened scrutiny. We prepare clients thoroughly, from documentation of the bona fide nature of the relationship to interview preparation. For couples married less than two years at the time of approval, we handle the subsequent petition to remove conditions as well.
WHAT WE HANDLE
- Immediate relative petitions
- Family preference category petitions
- Adjustment of status
- Consular processing and immigrant visa applications
- Interview preparation
- Removal of conditions on residence
- Waivers related to family-based petitions
TIMELINES AND EXPECTATIONS
Immediate relative cases have no annual cap and tend to move faster. Family preference categories are subject to annual numerical limits, which can mean waiting periods ranging from months to many years depending on the category and country of birth. We are upfront about timelines from the start.
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