Family-Based Visas Attorneys

One way to obtain permanent residency and a Green Card in the United States is through a family member who is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. Lady Liberty Lawyers have helped many individuals navigate the path to U.S. citizenship through family-based visas.

Family-Based Visa Options

There are two primary family-based visas that can help keep your family together:

• K-1 Fiancé Visas: These visas allow foreign-born fiancés to enter the U.S. to marry a U.S. citizen. Children of the fiancé may also qualify for derivative visas.
• Visas for Immediate Relatives: These visas allow U.S. citizens to bring their spouses, children, and parents into the country.

Sponsoring a Family Member’s Visa

As a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you can sponsor your foreign relatives for a family visa. Here’s how the process typically works:

1. File a Family Petition: You submit a petition to the USCIS to sponsor your relative’s visa.
2. Visa Number Availability: The State Department will determine if an immigrant visa number is available for your relative, whether they are     currently in the U.S. or abroad.
3. Adjustment of Status or Consular Processing:
    
   • If your relative is in the U.S. when a visa number becomes available, they can apply to adjust their      status and obtain a Green Card.
    
   • If your relative is outside the U.S., they must complete processing at a U.S. Consulate.

Since every case is unique, partnering with a family-based visa attorney can help ensure your process goes smoothly and efficiently.

We are here to guide you through each step, providing personalized support to save you time and increase the chances of success for your relative’s visa application.

Sponsor & Beneficiary Requirements

When sponsoring a relative, you must meet certain criteria:

• Sponsor Requirements:
   
  • Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
   
  • Have the financial means to support the relatives seeking a family-based visa
 
• Beneficiary Requirements:
  
   
  • Have a qualifying relative (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident) as a sponsor.
   
  • Provide proof that the sponsor can financially support the sponsored family members.
   
  • Adhere to the guidelines regarding the number and type of family relationships eligible for      sponsorship, based on the sponsor's status.

We are ready to assist you in keeping your family together through the family visa process.