FAMILY IMMIGRATION

A United States citizen or permanent resident has the ability to file a family petition for a certain group of family members.

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A citizen can file a family petition for his wife or husband, minor children, married children or unmarried children, and siblings. A permanent resident of the United States can file a family petition for his or her husband or wife, unmarried minor children, or unmarried older children.

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The process time depends on the type of petition and the country of origin of the person who is making the request.

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A person can settle within the United States on certain occasions if he enters legally, has a family or work petition that was requested in his favor before or on April 30, 2001, or has a legal entry with daca or on certain occasions TPS.

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If the person cannot apply to have the application adjudicated in the United States, there may be the possibility of doing it through consular processing. On certain occasions you will need a waiver for undocumented presence. This waiver can be requested if you have a qualifying relative who is a permanent resident or citizen husband or wife, father or mother.

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It is important that you receive legal advice from an attorney before beginning your case. For a consultation, please call us at (214) 833-3277.