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FAMILY IMMIGRATION lawyers
FAMILY BASED IMMIGRATION
The United States is one of the countries with the highest rate of separated families because the number of people eligible for permanent residency is limited and those who enter unlawfully will not be able to petition for other relatives. Because of this, options are limited for immigrant families to stay together, as they should be.
Still, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) allows both legal permanent residents and citizens to serve as sponsors for their family members’ legal process. Obviously, there are more options available for U.S. Citizens than for Legal Permanent Residents. When you choose to work with our team of experienced immigration lawyers, we will help you obtain the information necessary to verify your eligibility for a family-based residency petition.
TYPES OF FAMILY VISA APPLICATIONS
U.S. Citizens can apply for immediate relative immigrant visas. These types of visas allow citizens to request visas for certain types of family members without an annual limit. You can request:
- IR-1 visa for spouse.
- IR-2 visa to apply to unmarried children under 21 years of age.
- IR-3 visa for orphans adopted abroad by a U.S. citizen.
- IR-4 visa to be adopted in the United States by a U.S. Citizen.
- IR-5 visa to request the parent of a U.S. Citizen over 21 years of age.
In addition to these types of visas, family preference immigrant visas are also available. These apply if you are a US citizen or permanent legal resident
- F1, or Family First Preference Visa, applies to unmarried children of U.S. citizens and minor children.
- F2, or Second Family Preference Visa, applies to spouses and children under 21 years of age.
- F3, or Third Family Preference Visa, applies to married children of U.S. Citizens, their spouses, and minor children.
- F4, or Fourth Family Preference Visa, applies to the siblings of U.S. Citizens, their spouses and minor children, on the condition that the U.S. citizen is over 21 years of age.
REQUIREMENTS FOR FAMILY VISA APPLICATIONS
In addition to filing a petition for their relative, the citizen or Legal Permanent Resident must present documents that demonstrate that they have a physical domicile and the financial capacity to take responsibility for their relative, so they do not become dependent on the State.
Also, they must comply with applicable deadlines, submit all required forms, and attend interviews, so that USCIS can determine if they are fully empowered to assume the responsibility for their family member when they enter the country.
The family visa application process is often stressful and cumbersome. The slightest mistake can cause your application to be denied or the approval waiting period to be extended.
SECURITY
We will examine every detail in your application to avoid errors and delays throughout the process.
ATTENTION TO DETAILS
The USCIS is usually very strict about the necessary requirements, with little room for error.
EFFICIENCY
We will help you save time and money during this process.
FAMILY IMMIGRATION LAWYERS
Certainly, something that seems as natural as seeing your family reunited can result in a terrible headache.
To learn the most effective way to reunite with your loved ones, you should contact the immigration experts at Ayala Law Group APC.
Contact us now and we will help you reach the goal of being with your loved ones with better legal service.
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