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Helping families navigate the immigration process with clarity, care, and attention to detail.

Understanding Family-Based Immigration

The U.S. immigration system provides pathways for citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their family members for permanent residence. These family-based categories are among the most common routes to a green card — but they involve complex paperwork, strict deadlines, and a process that can span months or years.

Having an attorney who understands the details can make the difference between an approval and a delay. We guide our clients through every step so nothing is left to chance.

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What We Handle

Our Practice Areas

Marriage-Based Green Cards

Adjustment of status and consular processing for spouses

A marriage-based green card is one of the most direct paths to permanent residence in the United States. If you are married to a U.S. citizen, you are classified as an immediate relative, which means there is no annual cap on the number of visas available and processing times are generally shorter than other family categories.

If your spouse is a lawful permanent resident rather than a citizen, the petition falls under a preference category, which may involve a longer wait due to visa availability. In either case, the process requires careful documentation of the marriage's legitimacy, financial support through an Affidavit of Support, and thorough preparation for the interview.

We handle both adjustment of status (for spouses already in the U.S.) and consular processing (for spouses abroad), and we prepare our clients for every step — from the initial petition through the interview and beyond.

Family Petitions

Petitions for spouses, parents, children, and siblings

U.S. citizens can petition for their spouses, unmarried and married children, parents, and siblings. Lawful permanent residents can petition for their spouses and unmarried children. Each of these relationships falls into a specific preference category, and processing times vary significantly depending on the category and the beneficiary's country of birth.

We guide our clients through the I-130 petition process, help gather the supporting documentation, and advise on realistic timelines so there are no surprises along the way.

K-1 Fiancé Visas

Petitions to bring a fiancé or fiancée to the U.S. to marry

The K-1 visa allows a U.S. citizen to bring their foreign-national fiancé or fiancée to the United States for the purpose of marriage. After entering the U.S., the couple must marry within 90 days, and the foreign-national spouse can then apply for adjustment of status to become a permanent resident.

The K-1 process involves proving that the relationship is genuine, that both parties have met in person within the past two years, and that the U.S. citizen petitioner meets the financial requirements. We prepare the petition, compile the evidence of the relationship, and guide our clients through the consular interview abroad.

Removal of Conditions

I-751 petitions for conditional permanent residents

If you received your green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen and the marriage was less than two years old at the time of approval, your residence is conditional — valid for two years. Before it expires, you must file Form I-751 to remove those conditions and obtain a ten-year green card.

This petition requires evidence that the marriage is genuine and ongoing. In cases where the marriage has ended in divorce, abuse, or the death of a spouse, a waiver may be available. We help clients in both joint-filing and waiver situations build strong petitions.

Naturalization

N-400 applications for U.S. citizenship

Naturalization is the final step in the immigration journey — becoming a U.S. citizen. Most applicants must have held lawful permanent resident status for at least five years (or three years if married to a U.S. citizen), meet continuous residence and physical presence requirements, and demonstrate good moral character.

We prepare our clients for the N-400 application, the civics and English tests, and the naturalization interview. We also advise clients on how prior criminal history, extended travel, or other issues may affect their eligibility.

Consular Processing

Preparation and interview coaching for cases abroad

When a beneficiary of an approved petition is living outside the United States, their case is processed at a U.S. consulate in their home country. Consular processing involves a separate set of forms, a medical examination, gathering civil documents, and an in-person interview with a consular officer.

We prepare our clients for every stage of consular processing — from the National Visa Center document submission through interview preparation — so they walk into their appointment confident and fully prepared.

Not sure where you fit?

Every family's situation is different. If you're not sure which category applies to you, that's okay — the immigration system isn't designed to be intuitive. Reach out and we'll help you figure out the right path forward.

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Immigration Law Explained

How long does a marriage-based green card take?

For spouses of U.S. citizens, the process typically takes 12 to 18 months from petition to approval, though timelines vary by USCIS processing center and individual circumstances. Spouses of permanent residents may wait longer due to visa availability in the preference categories.

Can I petition for my spouse if I'm a permanent resident, not a citizen?

Yes. Lawful permanent residents can petition for their spouses, though the process falls under a preference category rather than the immediate relative category, which generally means a longer wait. In some cases, it may make sense to pursue naturalization first if you're eligible, which would reclassify your spouse as an immediate relative.

My spouse is undocumented — can I still file?

In many cases, yes. If your spouse entered the United States with a valid visa and overstayed, they may still be eligible to adjust status without leaving the country. If they entered without inspection, the path is more complex and may require a waiver. Every situation is different, and we can help you understand your options during a consultation.

What's the difference between adjustment of status and consular processing?

Adjustment of status is for people already in the United States — they apply to change their status to permanent resident without leaving the country. Consular processing is for people outside the United States — they attend an interview at a U.S. consulate abroad. Which path applies depends on where the beneficiary is located and their immigration history.

What happens at the green card interview?

A USCIS officer reviews your application, confirms the information you provided, and asks questions about your relationship (in marriage-based cases) or your eligibility. We prepare our clients thoroughly for what to expect, what documents to bring, and how to answer common questions with confidence.

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