Last Updated on April 30, 2023 by nasirhanif
Every day, countless families and individuals seek immigration benefits to come to the United States. Family sponsorship is the most common way for immigrants to obtain green cards.
It is important to work with a skilled and experienced family immigration lawyer to ensure your case is handled properly. A family attorney can save you time and money by guiding you through the process.
Immediate Relatives
Family immigration attorneys represent family members wishing to bring their relatives to the United States on an immigrant visa. The process is complex and requires the assistance of a qualified attorney who knows how to navigate the legal requirements.
There are two main categories of family-based immigration visas: immediate relatives and family preference. Both are available for citizen and green card holders who want to sponsor their foreign relatives.
The Immediate Relatives category allows citizens to act as green card sponsors for spouses, unmarried children under 21 years of age, and parents (if the citizen is more than 21). These green cards are not subject to annual government caps, making them the fastest way to secure permanent residence in the U.S.
There are many other families who may qualify for a green card under this category, but it’s important to speak with a family immigration lawyer before filing an immigrant visa petition. This will help ensure your case is handled correctly and avoids a possible backlog or long wait time.
Spouses
A family immigration lawyer can help you and your spouse to obtain legal permanent residency (Green Card) in the United States. This can be a life changing experience for you and your partner, as it opens the doors for both of you to live together legally.
Whether you are applying for an immediate family visa, such as the K visa or a family preference visa such as the EB-1 or EB-2, it is essential that you prove your relationship is genuine. This means gathering sufficient evidence that proves the couple has been together for at least a year and that their marriage is legitimate.
As a family immigration lawyer, I can help you prepare all the required documentation and proof of your relationship to submit to USCIS. Additionally, I can advise you of any issues that might arise in your case that might lead to a potential immigration fraud issue.
Children
The United States has several immigration laws that allow family members of U.S. citizens and green card holders to enter the country and pursue permanent residency or citizenship.
The Immigration Law Unit at LFC is committed to assisting unaccompanied children and their families throughout the country in legal proceedings and helping to coordinate social, medical and mental health services for such children. Staff also engage in outreach to young people in foster care about the Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) Statute, a special provision of the Immigration and Naturalization Act that allows eligible undocumented children to obtain green cards.
For the purposes of family immigration law, a child is generally defined as someone who is unmarried and under age 21. This is true of children born either in wedlock, such as a son or daughter, or who are born out of wedlock, such as a transgender person.
Parents
A family immigration lawyer can help you bring your parents to the United States to live permanently. The process requires a variety of documents that will vary depending on your legal relationship with your parents.
If you are a citizen of the United States, you can petition to sponsor your parent for residency and gain them legal permanent resident status (Green Card). Once your relative is approved, they will be issued a green card, which allows them to travel freely within the U.S.
Once your parent is a lawful permanent resident, they will be able to work legally in the United States as long as they meet certain income requirements. This is a process that can be complicated, so it’s best to work with an experienced family immigration lawyer.
The process of applying for a Green Card can be lengthy and complicated. However, you can avoid long wait times by working with an experienced family immigration lawyer. Contact Kitay Law Offices online or at 888-KITAYLAW today to schedule a consultation!
