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 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Some family-based immigration cases require one or more waivers due to prior immigration violations, unlawful presence, or removal orders. The I-601, I-601A, and I-212 waivers allow eligible applicants to request permission to move forward with the green card process despite these issues. These waivers are discretionary and depend heavily on the applicant’s immigration history and the hardship to qualifying U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family members. The I-601A provisional waiver is often used to forgive unlawful presence before departing the U.S. for a consular interview, while the I-212 waiver may be required after a prior removal or deportation. Many cases require more than one waiver filed together or in sequence.