Our office has successfully helped unite numerous families from all over the world by providing assistance to overcome the immigration hurdles on their journey to building new lives with their loved ones in the United States.

U.S citizens over 21 years of age can petition for their spouse, children, parents, and siblings. Lawful permanent residents can petition only for their spouses and unmarried children.

There are two types of family-based immigrant visas:

• Immediate relative visas for the spouse, child or parent of a U.S. citizen. There are unlimited number of visas available for Immediate relatives, and they are not subject to any additional waiting times besides routine processing.

• Family Preference category where the number of immigrant visas is limited each fiscal year. Your family preference category is based on your relationship with the petitioner. Different relationships are given different priority for an immigrant visa. The numerical limitation for family preference immigrant visas creates a wait list. The applicant’s “place in line” is designated with a priority date. The filing date of the I-130 petition becomes the applicant’s priority date. The U.S. Department of State publishes a monthly visa bulletin that lists the priority dates which have become current. Once you priority date is current, your immigrant visa will be available to claim, and you can apply for your green card.

Petitioning for a family member can seem very complicated, having to deal with government agencies, consulates and prepare detailed paperwork. We will simplify the process for you by making a clear plan, and outlining costs and timelines so you can spend more time with your loved one and less time on paperwork.

We can help you apply for a green card for your family members while they are present in the U.S., without them having to return to their home country through the adjustment of status process. They will also be able to receive work authorization and permission to travel (advance parole) within a few months of filing the application, so they are able to work while they are waiting for their green card to be processed.

If your family member is outside the U.S., we can help you apply for their immigrant visa at the U.S. Department of State embassy in their home country through consular processing. Upon the approval of their immigrant visa at the consulate abroad, your relative will be admitted into the United States as a permanent resident.