U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents may petition for certain family members to receive Lawful Permanent Residence, or their “green card,” which allows them to reside in the United States. Several different categories of eligible family members exist under U.S. law, each with its own specific set of requirements and processes. The process is also different depending on whether your family member is in the United States or outside of the country, and also depending on your family member’s immigration and criminal history. If your family member is in the United States, they might be eligible for adjustment of status, which allows them to gain Lawful Permanent Residence without leaving the country. In other situations, your family member might have to apply for a waiver of their immigration or criminal violations and return to their home country to complete the process. In some cases, your family member might have to wait in the proverbial “line” for years until they are eligible to obtain Lawful Permanent Residence.
Our attorneys can help you navigate the complexities of determining which process applies to your specific situation and what evidence you will need to present in order to be successful in your application. We are experienced at communicating with the various government agencies involved in family-based immigration, and we stay informed of frequent changes in these agencies’ policies and procedures. We ensure that our clients are prepared for their interviews before the U.S. government, and we fight to keep families together.
