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Family-based Immigration

Family-based Immigration

Family-based Immigration

Petitions for Relatives & Adjustment of Status

A process that allows a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (the petitioner and/or sponsor) to petition for an immediate relative—such as a parent, child, spouse, or sibling (the beneficiary)—to obtain lawful permanent residency (a green card).

Approval of the family-based petition is the first step toward lawful permanent residency.

Humanitarian Reinstatement

A process that allows beneficiaries to continue their immigration process after the death of their petitioner and/or sponsor, provided their family-based petition was already approved.

K-1 Fiancé(E) Visa Petitions

A process that allows a U.S. citizen to petition for their fiancé(e) to enter the United States for marriage.
To be eligible:

  • Both individuals must be legally free to marry.
  • The couple must have met in person within two years of filing the petition unless an exemption applies.
  • The couple must intend to marry within 90 days of the fiancé(e)’s arrival in the U.S.

Consular Processing

A process that allows beneficiaries of an approved family-based petition to apply for lawful permanent residency (a green card) while residing outside the U.S.

The petitioner and beneficiary must work with the U.S. Consulate or Embassy in the beneficiary’s home country, including attending an interview.

Waivers of Inadmissibility – Hardship Waivers

A process that allows individuals deemed inadmissible to the U.S. to enter or remain in the country.

To be eligible, the applicant must prove that their denial would cause extreme hardship to a qualifying family member, such as a U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse or parent. They must also demonstrate that their inadmissibility is outweighed by compelling circumstances.

Removal of Conditions on Residence

A process for converting a conditional green card into a permanent green card. The green card holder must file their petition within 90 days before their conditional card expires and meet at least one of the following criteria:

  1. Marriage-Based Green Cards
    The holder must prove their marriage was entered in good faith, that they remain legally married, and that they continue to reside in the U.S.
  2. Divorced Applicants
    If the marriage has ended, the holder must prove it was initially entered in good faith, provide finalized divorce documentation, and explain the reason for divorce.
  3. Extreme Hardship Cases
    The holder must show that removal from the U.S. would cause extreme hardship to a qualifying family member (e.g., spouse, child, or parent) due to financial dependency, medical issues, or other significant ties.
  4. Victims of Abuse
    If the holder suffered battery and/or extreme cruelty from a U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse or parent, they may apply independently.

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