Skilled Immigration Attorney Reuniting Families
The Patel Law Group specializes in assisting individuals with obtaining family-based visas. These visas often enable immediate relatives of U.S. citizens to receive immigrant visas without being subject to quotas. Whether you are a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident, you have the right to request that certain foreign-born family members join you in the United States, and our immigration law firm is here to help with the process.
Immigration for foreigners to the U.S. hinges on their connection to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, and family-based visas are typically divided into two types: unlimited and limited. Immediate Relative Immigrant Visas (or unlimited visas) are granted based on a close familial relationship with a U.S. citizen, and the types of immediate relative visas include the following:
- IR-1 is for the spouse of a U.S. citizen, which also includes same-sex spouses.
- IR-2 is for an unmarried child under the age of 21 who is a U.S. citizen’s offspring.
- IR-3 is a visa category for an orphan who has been adopted overseas by a U.S. citizen.
- An IR-4 is a designation for an orphan who is being adopted in the United States by a U.S. citizen.
- IR-5 Visa for a U.S. citizen’s parent aged 21 or older
Family preference immigrant visas, also known as limited visas, are designated for more distant relatives of U.S. citizens. Unlike unlimited visas, these visas have a set limit, meaning there is a quota for the number of family preference immigrants allowed.
Categories include:
- Family First Preference (F1) is a category for unmarried children of U.S. citizens and their minor offspring.
- Family Second Preference (F2) pertains to the spouses, minor children, or unmarried children over 21 years of age of lawful permanent residents.
- Family Third Preference (F3) category is designated for married children of U.S. citizens, along with their spouses and minor children.
- Family Fourth Preference (F4) applies to the siblings of U.S. citizens, including their spouses and minor children.
Support for Consular Processing Provided by an Immigration Attorney in Washington D.C.
Patel Law Group can help you with family-based visa consular processing. This process involves obtaining an immigrant visa from a U.S. consulate in another country. After the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) approves a visa petition, the petition is sent to the National Visa Center. The National Visa Center then assigns a case number, allowing the case to be processed at a designated consular post.
We can help you identify the grounds for immigration, determine the appropriate type of immigrant petition needed to secure a Green Card through consular processing, assess your situation to spot any legal issues, and assist you in gathering the necessary documents and completing all forms and supporting paperwork to speed up the process.
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