Family-Based Immigration

Family-Based immigration opportunities are based upon a qualifying relationship with a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Both U.S. citizens and permanent residents have the ability to file a petition for members of their immediate family, depending upon the individual relationship. This petition, based upon a qualifying relationship can be made either in the United States, or in your home country at a U.S. embassy or consulate.

Path to Citizenship

Relatives who may qualify:

• A Spouse or unmarried children of a U.S. Citizen or Permanent resident
• Children (married or single) of the U.S Citizen (over the age of twenty-one (21)
• Parents of the U.S citizen (over the age of twenty-one (21)
• Siblings of a U.S. Citizen
• Orphan child/Adoptee (under sixteen (16)

A useful tool in determining wait times for visa availability is the Visa Bulletin.

The Law Office of Ruby L. Powers has personal experience through family-based immigration and this helps provide a greater level of service for our clients. Furthermore, the firm has experience with consular processing in many countries as well as substantial knowledge of inadmissibility waivers which are often associated with family-based petitions.