Family Immigration
We help spouses, fiancé(e)s, children and siblings of U.S. citizens, as well as spouses and children of Green Card holders (permanent residents) with their immigration petitions.
Family-based
Petitions
Marriage Visa / Permanent Residence
Both U.S. citizens and permanent residents (Green Card holders) may bring or petition their spouse (husband or wife) to live in the United States as a Green Card holder (permanent resident).
Parent of a U.S. Citizen
U.S. citizens who are at least 21 years old may petition for their parents (mother or father) to live in the United States as Green Card holders (permanent residents). Green Card holders may not petition to bring parents to live permanently in the United States.
Children of Permanent Residents
Permanent residents may petition for their unmarried children. Depending on where the children are, and on how old they are, they may apply for a immigrant (resident) visa or apply for a Green Card inside of the U.S. (adjustment of status).
Fiancé(e) Visa
U.S. citizens who want to bring their foreign fiancé(e) to the United States in order to get married may file an application to obtain a K-1 visa for their fiancé(e).
Children of U.S. Citizens
Citizens may petition for their children (married or unmarried) . Depending on where the children are, and on how old they are, they may apply for a immigrant (resident) visa or apply for a Green Card inside of the U.S. (adjustment of status).
Siblings of U.S. Citizens
U.S. citizens who are at least 21 years of age may file a petition to bring a sibling (brother or sister) to live in the U.S. as a Green Card holder. Permanent residents may not petition to bring siblings to live permanently in the U.S.
Did you know...?
There are two types of family-based immigrant visas or petitions:
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Immediate Relative – these visas are based on a close family relationship with a U.S. citizen, such as a spouse, child or parent. There is no limitation for the number of immigrants in this category per year.
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Family Preference – these visas are for specific, more distant, family relationships with a U.S. citizen and some specified relationships with a Permanent Resident (Green Card holder). The number of immigrants in these categories is limited each year.
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