Immigration of Family Members

U.S. Lawyers: Fiancé Visas ▪ Marriage Visas ▪ Family Visas

U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents (with "green cards") can petition to bring their family members to the United States as permanent residents. The length of time the relative must wait to receive their "green card" depends on the closeness of their relationship to the petitioner. For wait times, see the U.S. Dep't of State Visa Bulletin.

At Ana Jacobs & Associates, P.C., our attorneys can help with the following, offering prompt, personalized and practical legal services:

• Spouses, Parents, and Children of U.S. Citizens
• Other Relatives of U.S. Citizens and Legal Permanent Residents
• Fiancé Visas (K Visas)

Call 202-986-8686 or contact us online now for reasonably priced immigration law services.

Spouses, Parents, and Children of U.S. Citizens

Spouses, parents, and minor, unmarried children of adult U.S. citizens are given priority in the “immediate relatives” immigration category. There is no wait-list to receive permanent residence when a U.S. citizen petitions for an immediate relative, and the spouse, parent, or child will receive the “green card” immediately as soon as the application is approved. However, if the immigrant receives his or her permanent residence through marriage, the status is considered “conditional”, and the husband and wife must apply again to remove these conditions two years later.

Other Relatives of U.S. Citizens and Legal Permanent Residents

Married or adult children of U.S. citizens, siblings of U.S. citizens, and spouses and children of legal permanent residents can also be sponsored by their relatives. However, wait times for “green cards” vary according to the immigrant relative’s category, as listed in the visa bulletin.

Fiancé Visas (K Visas)

U.S. citizens may also file immigrant visa petitions for their intended spouses abroad. Then the immigrant fiancé(e) will be scheduled for a visa interview with the U.S. consulate abroad. Once approved, the intended spouse must then marry his or her U.S. citizen sponsor within 30 days of entry.

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As some of us in the law office are immigrants ourselves, and others have lived abroad for many years, we know how difficult it is to place such an important thing as your future immigrant status into the hands of a near stranger. We want you to understand that our mission is to provide you with thorough and trustworthy legal services.