Family Immigration in the US can be a complex process. This country promotes family unity, but for a successful outcome it’s important to work with an experienced and dedicated immigration firm like Schunk Law.
U.S. citizens can petition for a green card for their spouse, children, and (if the petitioner is 21 or older) parents and siblings. A citizen’s immediate relatives — spouse, unmarried children under 21, parents — have special immigration priority with a visa number immediately available.
Permanent residents can petition for a green card for their spouse and unmarried children (any age). Note that there is a waiting period before an immigrant visa number becomes available in this category because Congress limits the number of relatives who may immigrate each year.
An adjustment application is an adjustment of status application by which eligible individuals can get their permanent resident status (green card).
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DACA is an immigration policy passed by executive action by President Obama in 2012. It confers non-immigrant legal status to certain undocumented immigrants who entered the U.S. before their 16th birthday, and prior to June 2007. These immigrants receive a renewable 2-year work permit and are exempt from deportation.
You can apply for DACA status if you…
Note on waiting periods: all relatives outside the U.S. are subject to waiting periods. Generally, the closer the relationship of the relative, the shorter the waiting period will be.
Marriage Filing Requirements
Children Filing Requirements
Parents Filing Requirements
Siblings Filing Requirements
Fiancé Filing Requirements
Marriage Filing Requirements
Children Filing Requirements
Parents and Siblings Filing Requirements