Family-based immigration
We offer the following legal services to individuals and families seeking to reunite with loved ones in the United States:
Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)
Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) is used by U.S. citizens to petition for their foreign national fiancé(e) to enter the United States and marry them within 90 days of arrival.
Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) requires the U.S. citizen petitioner to provide information about themselves, their fiancé(e), and their relationship, as well as to submit supporting documentation, such as proof of the petitioner's US citizenship, evidence of the couple's relationship, and the fiancé(e)'s biographic and other personal information.
Petition for Alien Relative
Petition for Alien Relative is used by U.S. citizens or permanent residents to petition for their foreign national relatives to immigrate to the United States and obtain lawful permanent residence, commonly known as a green card.
If you are a U.S. citizen, you may file a petition for:
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Your spouse;
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Your unmarried children under 21 years of age;
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Your unmarried sons or daughters 21 years of age or older;
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Your married sons or daughters of any age;
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Your brothers or sisters (you must be 21 years of age or older);
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Your mother or father (you must be 21 years of age or older).
If you are a lawful permanent resident of the United States, you may file a petition for:
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Your spouse;
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Your unmarried child under 21 years of age; and
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Your unmarried son or daughter 21 years of age or older.
Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
The Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status is used by foreign nationals who are already in the United States to apply for lawful permanent residency, also known as a green card.
To file a petition, an applicant must meet certain eligibility requirements, including being physically present in the United States, having a qualifying immigrant visa petition already filed or pending, and not being inadmissible or deportable from the United States. The applicant must also provide extensive personal information, biographical details, and immigration history.
Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence
Conditional permanent residency is granted to individuals who have been married to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident for less than two years when they are granted their Green Card. After two years, conditional residents must file a petition to request the removal of the conditions on their residency and to obtain permanent resident status.
You may file Form I-751 without your U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse or stepparent if:
• You entered the marriage in good faith, but your spouse subsequently died;
• You entered the marriage in good faith, but the marriage was later terminated due to divorce or annulment;
• You entered the marriage in good faith, but you have been battered or subject to extreme cruelty by your petitioning spouse; or
• Your conditional resident parent entered the marriage in good faith, but you have been battered or subject to extreme cruelty by your parent’s U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse or by your conditional resident parent; or
• The termination of your status and removal from the United States would result in extreme hardship.
Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant
The Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant is used by individuals who may be eligible for special immigration benefits in the United States. The petition is designed to provide a path to permanent residency or a work permit for certain groups of individuals who meet specific eligibility requirements.
The eligible groups include Amerasian children born in certain countries in Asia to U.S. military personnel or civilian employees, widows or widowers of U.S. citizens, battered or abused spouses or children of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, certain individuals who worked for the U.S. government or U.S. armed forces abroad, certain religious workers, and certain foreign nationals who are victims of human trafficking, serious crimes, or other abuses.
Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)
The Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card, also known as a Green Card, is used to request a new or replacement Green Card. A Green Card is proof of a foreign national's lawful permanent resident status in the United States.
Application for Travel Document
The Application for Travel Document is used to apply for a travel document that allows a foreign national to travel outside of the United States and return without jeopardizing their immigration status.
There are several types of travel documents that can be obtained through this form, including:
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Advance Parole Document allows a foreign national who is in the process of adjusting their status to leave the U.S. and return without abandoning their pending application.
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Refugee Travel Document allows a refugee or an asylee to travel outside of the U.S. and return without jeopardizing their status.
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Re-entry Permit allows a permanent resident to travel outside of the U.S. for up to two years without abandoning their status.