Family-Based Immigration

  • Immediate Family Member Petitions

    Immediate family member petitions allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs) to sponsor close relatives for lawful permanent residency (green card). Immediate relatives include spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents of U.S. citizens (if the petitioner is 21 or older). These petitions typically receive priority processing and are not subject to annual visa limits, making them one of the fastest pathways to family-based immigration.

  • Preference Family Member Petitions

    Preference family member petitions allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs) to sponsor more distant relatives for lawful permanent residency (green card). Unlike immediate relatives, preference categories are subject to annual visa limits, resulting in longer wait times. These categories include Unmarried adult children (21 or older) of U.S. citizens; Spouses and unmarried children (under 21) of LPRs; Unmarried adult children (21 or older) of LPRs; Married children of U.S. citizens; Siblings of U.S. citizens (if the petitioner is 21 or older). Our firm can help you navigate the process and ensure your petition is prepared correctly to minimize delays.

  • Adjustment of Status

    For individuals already in the U.S. seeking to adjust their status to lawful permanent residency (green card) without leaving the country.

  • Consular Processing

    For family members outside the U.S., we assist with navigating the consular process to obtain immigrant visas. If you have an approved I-130 petition done by yourself, we can assist you in completing the consular process, representing your case before the NVC and U.S. Embassy.

  • Removal of Conditional Residency

    We assist conditional residents (e.g., individuals who obtained a green card through marriage) in filing petitions to remove conditions and obtain permanent residency.

  • Naturalization & Citizenship

    If you have been a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) for at least 5 years—or 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen—you may be eligible to naturalize. Check your eligibility based on physical presence and residency requirements to become a U.S. citizen through the naturalization process.

    If you plan to be outside the U.S. for more than a year, travel frequently, or your green card is nearing expiration, you should strongly consider naturalizing. Under the current administration, a green card no longer guarantees re-entry. Your entry to the U.S. may be denied if you have spent extended periods abroad without a re-entry permit, frequently travel with limited U.S. ties, or have a criminal record.

  • Fiancé(e) Visas (K-1 Visa)

    For U.S. citizens who wish to bring their fiancé(e) to the U.S. to get married and adjust to permanent residency.

  • Follow to Join

    For family members of individuals who have obtained a green card through employment or family preference categories, this process allows eligible dependents (spouses and children under 21) to immigrate to the U.S. without the need to file a new family petition, provided certain conditions are met. This option can often save significant time.