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Family-Based Green Card Lawyer
As a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, some of your family members could gain permanent status in the country. A family-based green card lawyer could help you navigate through this process, making sure that you meet the eligibility requirements and that your application is correctly prepared.
What is a Family-Based Petition?
A family-based petition is an immigration benefit that allows U. S. citizens or permanent residents to sponsor certain family members to immigrate to the country. Nevertheless, the specific type of visa you could apply for is determined by the relationship with the citizen or resident.
An experienced family-based green card lawyer could help you navigate through this complicated process, analyzing the best course of legal action based on the particularities of your case and ensuring that your case is properly prepared. Contact us today and reunite with your loved ones as soon as possible.
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What relatives could apply for a family-based Green Card?
Certain members of your family may be able to apply for permanent status in the U. S. depending on whether you are a citizen or permanent resident.
U. S. citizens can apply for an immigrant visa to:
- Parents.
- Spouses
- Brothers
- Unmarried children under 21 years old.
- Unmarried children over 21 years old.
- Married sons and daughters.
An experienced family-based green card lawyer can help you see if your relative could obtain the benefits of this process.
U. S. permanent residents can apply for an immigrant visa to:
- Spouses
- Unmarried children under 21 years old.
- Unmarried children over 21 years old.
Requirements
Family-based petitions relatives classification
Requests for family-based petitions have a preference category depending on the family member requesting them. These family preference categories include:
- First Preference (F1)Unmarried sons and daughters over 21 years old of U.S. citizens
- Second preference (F2A) Spouses and unmarried childer under 21 years old of lawful permanent residents.
- Second preference (F2B) Unmarried sons and daughters over 21 years old of lawful permanent residents.
- Third preference (F3)Married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens.
- Fourth preference (F4) Brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens (if the citizen is over 21 years old).
Documentation
What documents do I need need to obtain a family-based green card?
To obtain a family-based green card, you must submit the following documentation to USCIS:
- Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative.
- Supporting evidence of the relationship between the sponsor and the relative.
- Evidence of the sponsor’s status as U. S. citizenship or permanent residence.
- Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.
- Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA, or Form I-864EZ, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the Act.
- Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record.
- Certified police and court records of all criminal charges, arrests, or convictions regardless of final disposition (if applicable).
- Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility (if applicable).
- Form I-212, Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States After Deportation or Removal (if applicable).
- Copy of Form I-797, Approval or Receipt Notice, for the Form I-130 petition filed on your behalf (unless you are filing Form I-485 together with Form I-130).
- Two passport-style photographs.
- Copy of Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record, or copy of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) admission or parole stamp on the travel document (if applicable).
- A family-based green card lawyer understands how overwhelming this process could be. We will be there to assist you in gathering the necessary documents and making sure that your application is properly filled out to avoid any delays.
Steps to apply
How to obtain a family-based green card
To obtain a family-based green card, you must go through the following process:
Step 1
Determine Your Eligibility
Identify your eligibility category for a family-based green card. Common categories include immediate relatives (spouses, parents, and unmarried children under 21 of U.S. citizens) and family preference categories (unmarried adult children, married children, siblings of U.S. citizens, and spouses/children of permanent residents).
Step 2
File Forms and Other Documents
As the sponsor, the U. S. citizen or permanent resident must submit all forms and documents to the USCIS address listed on the form instructions. Remember to include all the supporting documents necessary for Form I-130.
Step 3
Attend Interview and Receive Green Card
If applying from within the U.S., attend an interview with USCIS. If applying through consular processing, attend an interview at the U.S. consulate. If approved, you will receive your green card, granting you permanent residency in the U.S.
- Please note that this is a simplified guide, and the actual process may vary based on your specific circumstances and any changes in immigration policies. It's highly recommended to seek legal advice from a family-based green card lawyer for accurate and up-to-date information tailored to your situation.
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Bringing your loved ones to the U. S. could be a challenging process. The legal requirements can be overwhelming and the family preference categories could be frustrating sometimes. This is when our family-based green card lawyers can take the stress off and help you.
With our lawyers by your side, you can navigate through this stressful process with peace of mind knowing that your rights will be protected by professionals who understand what you are going through. Contact us and let a family-based green card lawyer help you bring your family home.