Family-based immigration offers a process that can help some people immigrate to the United States or remain in the United States after a valid entry. However, understanding the process is critical as any mistakes can cause delays and denials that may be permanent. A Union City family immigration lawyer can help immigrants and their family members understand their options and the requirements for immigration. Our immigration attorneys are here to support you and your family along this journey
The type of family visa available depends upon the family relationship, and each has different wait times due to the number of visas available per year.
Other relatives, including grandparents, grandchildren, or aunts and uncles, unfortunately, do not fall into the family preference visa category, which means those immigrants may need to find another way to obtain a visa. An attorney in Union City can review a person’s situation to determine their eligibility for a family visa and advise as to the wait times that may apply.
Sponsorship is a key part of the family preference visa process. In order to begin the immigration process, the sponsor also known as the petitioner must fill out the relevant paperwork and provide documents to prove the claimed relationship. IN addition, they must agree to financially sponsor their relative when they enter the United States or adjust their status from within the United States, before they are able to obtain a job.
Sponsorship obligation can last for up to ten years or until the immigrant becomes a citizen. In addition, if the immigrant needs to take advantage of Federal Medicaid or food stamps, the sponsor may be responsible for paying those funds back to the government. Sponsors should, therefore, make sure they fully understand their obligations to their family member before agreeing to petition for their entry into the United States. A lawyer in Union City can help a sponsor understand their obligations during the family immigration process.
The wait times for immediate relative preference petitions may be shorter than those for other types of family categories when the immigrant is a spouse, dependent child under 21, or parent of a U.S. citizen.
Once the immigrant has entered the United States on a family-based visa, or has been granted adjustment of status from within the United States they will be issued a green card and, ultimately are eligible for U.S. citizenship. For many immigrants, a family-based visa offers the fastest solution for entering the United States legally or adjusting status after a legal entry. A Union City lawyer can help immigrants and their family members understand their options.
If you are ready to immigrate to the United States based upon a preference petition or have a family member who is pursuing family-based immigration to adjust their status from within the United States, a Union City family immigration lawyer can help you through the entire process, from filling out the initial paperwork to finalizing immigration status. Contact The Law Offices of Lloyd E. Bennett Esq., P.C. to learn more about how we can help you achieve your goals.
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