We assess the family relationship, history, and available category.
We review family relationships, entries, status, and any history that may affect the process.
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Family immigration
Bringing a family together requires more than completing forms. It requires understanding the family relationship, immigration history, and the procedural path that best fits your circumstances.
How we can help
A family strategy built around your story.
We guide you from the initial assessment through preparation of the petition, adjustment of status, or consular processing. We carefully review requirements, timing, and documentation to present a coherent and well-supported filing.
Included services
Family immigration
We can evaluate your circumstances and guide you through the next steps appropriate for your situation.
- Family petitions (Form I-130)
Presentation of the qualifying family relationship and supporting documentation before USCIS.
- Adjustment of status
Assessment and preparation of the process to request permanent residence from within the United States.
- Consular processing
Case coordination with the NVC and preparation for the interview at the appropriate U.S. consulate.
- Immigration waivers (I-601, I-601A, and I-212)
Inadmissibility analysis and preparation of the applicable waiver with legal and personal evidence.
- Removal of conditions on residence (I-751)
Preparation of Form I-751 and evidence to remove the conditions on permanent residence.
Before you begin
Guidance through every stage of family immigration
Family immigration matters may involve several agencies, forms, and decisions that depend on the relationship between the petitioner and beneficiary. The immigrant category, where your relative is located, travel history, and visa availability can change both the procedure and expected timing.
Before filing, we review how these elements fit together and which documents can establish the qualifying relationship. We also identify matters requiring special attention, such as unauthorized stays, prior orders, criminal history, or a possible waiver. This review helps prevent conflicting forms and supports a coherent filing from the beginning.
Frequently asked questions
Which relatives may qualify for a family petition?+
That depends on your immigration status and family relationship. U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents have different categories, requirements, and waiting periods.
Will the process take place inside or outside the United States?+
Some applicants may pursue adjustment of status in the country, while others must complete consular processing. The correct path depends on history and eligibility.
Does an approved I-130 provide immigration status?+
No. Approval of the family relationship is one step, but it does not by itself grant residence, employment authorization, or protection from removal.
Our approach
A clear, personalized process.
We define the appropriate process and organize the necessary evidence.
We select the appropriate path and build a precise list of forms, documents, and evidence.
We prepare the filing and guide you through case follow-up.
We organize the filing, monitor correspondence, and prepare you for the stages ahead.
Personalized legal attention
Your matter deserves a strategy designed for you.
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