Family-Based Petitions
A family-based petition is a process through which a United States Citizen or a Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder) can sponsor certain relatives to come and live in the U.S. as lawful permanent residents. The U.S. immigration laws provide opportunities for family members to reunite with their U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family members.
The family-based immigration system is divided into two main categories:
The process for family-based immigration typically involves the U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family member filing a Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, on behalf of their qualifying family member. Once the petition is approved, the foreign national family member may apply for an immigrant visa (if outside the U.S.) or adjustment of status (if already in the U.S legally) to become a lawful permanent resident.
Virtual access
Get in touch for a live one-on-one.
We value your time
Get timely responses for all your challenges
Immediate Relatives
- These are certain close family members of U.S. citizens, and there is no numerical limit on the number of visas available for immediate relatives each year. Immediate relatives include:
- a. Spouses of U.S. citizens. b. Unmarried children (under 21 years of age) of U.S. citizens. c. Parents of U.S. citizens (the U.S. citizen petitioner must be at least 21 years old).
Your Family Is
Dear To Us
Family Preference Categories
2. These are certain more distant family members of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents. There are numerical limitations on the number of visas available in each preference category each year. Family preference categories include:
Family Preference Categories Cont.
a. F1: Unmarried sons and daughters (over 21 years of age) of U.S. citizens. b. F2A: Spouses and unmarried children (under 21 years of age) of lawful permanent residents.
Get more information and support
We are available to help you enjoy the best of family.