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A structured pathway for U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their closest relatives — parents, children, siblings, and spouses — for U.S. permanent residency. We help families navigate the petition, wait times, and approval process with clarity.
Family-based immigration is the cornerstone of the U.S. immigration system — and the most common path to permanent residency. It allows U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to petition for close relatives to join them in the United States and build a life together.
The process typically begins with Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens — spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents — have no annual visa cap and move through the system faster. Other qualifying relatives fall into the family preference categories (F1 through F4), which have annual limits and can involve significant waiting periods depending on the category and country of origin.
"Every family case is personal — we treat it that way, and build every file with the attention it deserves."
The right family-based pathway depends on the sponsor's status, the relationship, and the relative's country of origin — which affects wait times.
For spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents of U.S. citizens. This is the fastest family-based track — no annual visa cap and generally shorter processing times.
Numerically limited categories for other qualifying relatives of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents. Processing times vary significantly based on category and country of origin.
A nonimmigrant visa that allows the foreign-citizen fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen to enter the U.S., marry within 90 days, and then file for adjustment of status to permanent residency.
Every family-based petition rests on three pillars: a qualifying sponsor, a documented relationship, and sufficient financial support. Here is what each file should cover.
The petitioner must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident authorized to file Form I-130 for the specific relative.
Birth certificates, marriage certificates, adoption records, or other civil documents that prove the family tie.
Form I-864 showing the sponsor meets income thresholds — at least 125% of federal poverty guidelines for the household size.
For preference categories, a current priority date per the Department of State Visa Bulletin before adjustment or consular processing.
The relative must be admissible to the U.S. — no disqualifying criminal, immigration, or health-related grounds.
A completed civil surgeon or panel physician medical exam, submitted with the case or at the interview stage.
Police clearances, prior marriage terminations, and other civil documents as required by the specific family category.
Readiness for the USCIS or consular interview — understanding the case file, timeline, and relationship details.
From strategy to submission, every family case we support follows the same structured, rigorous framework.
Start Your CaseWe review the sponsor's status, relationship to the beneficiary, and realistic timeline — then recommend the correct category: IR, F1, F2A/B, F3, F4, or K-1.
We build a complete checklist: civil documents, translations, financial records, sponsor tax returns, and any supporting evidence needed for the specific relationship.
We organize every form — I-130, I-864, and any preference-category filings — and structure exhibits so the adjudicator sees a clear, well-supported petition.
We coordinate filing, track priority-date movement, and stay with the family through consular processing or adjustment of status — all the way to the approved green card.
Ready to explore your family-based options? Our team provides structured guidance and clear next steps — reach out and we'll respond within 48 hours.
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