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Family petitions through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services allows family to petition for relatives to immigrate to the United States.

At Rodriguez Figueroa Law, we understand the crucial need to bring or keep family members together. We also have a deep familiarity with the family-based immigration process and the potential mistakes that can be made. We know the challenges and contingencies that can arise, how to prevent them, and address them if they occur. Our job is to ensure that this detailed process is handled to give you the best chance of an approval without unnecessary delays or setbacks.

NEED A FAMILY-BASED IMMIGRATION PETITION? CONTACT RODRIGUEZ FIGUEROA LAW AT (407) 634-4757 TO SCHEDULE A FREE CONSULTATION. WE PROUDLY SERVE ALL FLORIDA AND CLIENTS ACROSS AMERICA.

THE FAMILY-BASED IMMIGRATION PETITION

U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, Refugees, and Asylees all may sponsor certain relatives through a family petition.

IF YOU ARE A U.S. CITIZEN YOU MAY SUBMIT PETITIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING RELATIVES:
  • A spouse.
  • Unmarried children under the age of 21.
  • Sons or daughters who are married and/or over the age of 21.
  • Parents if the citizen is over the age of 21.
  • Brothers or sisters if the citizen is over the age of 21.
  • A fiancé(e) who resides outside the U.S. and his or her minor children.
Relatives who are considered “immediate” come first in visa availability; that means visas will always be available to these relatives of U.S. Citizens. Immediate Family Relatives are:

  • Your spouse;
  • Your parent(s) if you are 21 years of age or older;
  • Unmarried children under 21 years;
The process is begun by filing Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. This form demonstrates the family relationship upon which the petition is based. In some cases, this can also be filed with an application for lawful permanent residence that is known as Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Resident or Adjust Status.
 
Preference categories have been established for other relatives of U.S. citizens and for the relatives of green card holders (lawful permanent residents).
FAMILY PREFERENCE CATEGORIES:
  • First preference: for unmarried adult children of U.S. citizens (adult is aged 21 or older);
  • Second preference (2A): for the spouses and minor children (under 21) of green card holders;
  • Second preference (2B): for the unmarried adult children of green card holders;
  • Third preference: for the married children of any age of U.S. citizens;
  • Fourth preference: for the siblings of adult U.S. citizens.
The family-based application process for current green card holders also includes the Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative as well as proof that you are a green card holder and accompanying evidence showing the family relationship. 
 
Once a visa becomes available for your family member, he or she can either go through the adjustment of status process if living within the U.S. or the consular processing route if living outside the U.S.
FAMILY MEMBER OF REFUGEES AND ASYLEES

For those who have entered the U.S. as refugees or were granted asylee status within the past two years, you may also petition for specific family members to be granted similar status. Refugee or asylee family members for whom you may petition include spouses and unmarried children under the age of 21. Only principal refugees or asylees may petition in this manner; that means you did not attain your refugee or asylee status through a relative but directly on your own. You must also have continued with a status as a refugee or asylee and the family relationship must have existed prior to entry into the U.S. or prior to being granted asylum.

If you are a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident who wants to sponsor relatives for family immigrant visas, contact Rodriguez Figueroa Law today for a consultation. 

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We want to review your case and be sure to explore all options available to you. Your case matters to us. Our team gives your case the time, attention, and detail it deserves. Contact us today for a consultation.

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Orlando, FL 32803
407-634-4757

CONTACT US

Helping You Reach Your American Dream.

We want to review your case and be sure to explore all options available to you. Your case matters to us. Our team gives your case the time, attention, and detail it deserves. Contact us today for a consultation.

OFFICE LOCATION

301 N Fern Creek Ave
Suite #6
Orlando, FL 32803
407-634-4757