We help green card holders and US citizens petition for their family members to live lawfully in the United States through family-based petitions.
We help green card holders and US citizens petition for their family members to live lawfully in the United States. These opportunities are granted by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS), and available to qualifying family members living both inside and outside of the U.S. This is the work of reuniting families, and ensuring that they can remain together.
Cases of this type can be highly sophisticated, especially those which require consular processing or certain types of waivers. As well, they require great attention to detail, as petitions are routinely delayed, rejected, or denied for being inaccurate or incomplete. Our attorneys take the time to ensure that our clients’ petitions include correct information and are well-supported by evidence. All family-based petitions are reviewed two, and sometimes three, times for quality before they are submitted.
Processing times depend on the relationship. Spouses of US citizens typically receive a green card within 12–24 months, while sibling petitions may take significantly longer due to visa backlogs.
Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) is the first step in most family-based immigration cases and establishes the qualifying relationship between the petitioner and beneficiary.
US citizens can petition for their parents as immediate relatives, which means there is no visa backlog.
Depending on entry history, undocumented spouses of US citizens may adjust status within the US or apply through consular processing abroad.
A visa provides temporary permission to enter or stay in the US, while a green card grants lawful permanent residency.
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