Family-Based Immigration Attorney
How Can I Bring My Family Members To The United States?
If you’re a United States citizen or a lawful permanent resident, you may have the opportunity to bring eligible family members to the U.S., which can have a profound impact on your family dynamics. This is an important step that allows families to reunite and support each other in their new environment, fostering emotional bonds and creating a sense of belonging in a place that may be unfamiliar to your loved ones. To facilitate this process, your family members must apply for a family-based immigrant visa, which is a crucial step not just for them to enter the country, but also to potentially become lawful permanent residents themselves. Achieving this status allows them to enjoy the rights and responsibilities that come with it, paving the way for a more stable and secure life in the United States.
Andrew Driggs helps individuals and families across the country navigate this complex journey by providing comprehensive assistance that includes gathering the necessary documents, completing all required forms accurately, and ensuring that clients understand each step of the process in detail. With his extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of immigration laws and procedures, he provides dependable guidance tailored to your unique situation and specific needs. By working closely with you throughout this journey, Driggs Immigration Law ensures that your loved ones have the best chance of successfully moving to the United States, where they can build a bright and promising future together, free from the challenges of separation.
Call Driggs Immigration Law at 855-791-0995 to schedule a consultation with a lawyer today.
Which Family Members Are Eligible to Apply for a Green Card?
Two categories of family members may qualify for family-based immigration: immediate relatives of U.S. citizens and a broader group known as preference relatives. Under U.S. immigration law, immediate relatives include a U.S. citizen’s spouse, unmarried minor children, and parents—provided the U.S. citizen is at least 21 years old.
The rules for preference relatives are more detailed and divided into four levels. The highest preference goes to a U.S. citizen’s adult unmarried children, followed by the spouses and unmarried children of lawful permanent residents. The third preference category includes a U.S. citizen’s married children, and the fourth applies to U.S. citizens’ siblings, as long as the U.S. citizen is at least 21.
Fiancés of U.S. citizens qualify for a separate
visa category and are treated similarly to immediate relatives, as long as the marriage takes place within 90 days of arrival. Because these categories come with specific requirements and wait times, having knowledgeable guidance can help ensure everything is completed correctly. Set up your appointment with Driggs Immigration Law
today to begin the process.
How Long Will My Family Members Need to Wait?
Immediate relatives can apply for a visa without waiting for a visa number, but preference relatives typically face delays because the United States places annual limits on immigrant visas for each country. For this reason, it’s important for preference relatives to file their petitions as early as possible—USCIS processes these cases based on the date the petition is filed. In countries with high demand for U.S. immigrant visas, the wait time can be very long, sometimes lasting several years.
Andrew Driggs can help your family begin the process and ensure everything is submitted correctly from the start. Contact Driggs Immigration Law today to take the next step toward reuniting your loved ones in the United States.
Unsure About The Next Steps In Your Immigration Journey?
Contact Driggs Immigration Law at 855-791-0995 to speak with an experienced immigration attorney today.
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