Family-Based
Immigration

Family-Based Immigration in the United States

U.S. immigration law allows citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor certain relatives for temporary and permanent visas. "Immediate Relative" visas - for spouses, parents of adult citizens, unmarried children, and adopted orphans - are unlimited in number. "Family Preference" visas for more distant relationships (siblings, married children, and their families) are limited and often carry multi-year waits.

Because visas are issued according to priority date, filing as soon as possible is essential to securing your place in line. We help confirm the correct category, gather the right civil documents, and guide clients through responding to requests for evidence, waiver options, and appeals when a petition is delayed or denied.