TRU LAW USA can help unite your family in the United States through filing a Family Petition. A Family Petition is the first step for family members of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents to become lawful permanent residents, or green card holders, whether within the United States or from abroad. There may be some challenges to applying for a green card or immigrant visa, but a TRU LAW USA Family Petition lawyer in Miami, FL will guide you and your family along the process.
What are the requirements for a Family Petition?
U.S. citizens can file a Family Petition for the following family members:
- Parent
- Spouse
- Minor Children (including stepchildren or adopted children)
- Unmarried Adult Children
- Married Adult Children
- Siblings
Lawful permanent residents may file a Family Petition for the following family members:
- Spouse
- Minor Children (including stepchildren or adopted children)
- Unmarried Adult Children
What is the process for a Family Petition?
The U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident family member is called the Petitioner and the non-citizen family member is called the Beneficiary. The Petitioner must file Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative on behalf of their Beneficiary family member. The Family Petition must include evidence of the familial relationship.
If the Beneficiary resides within the United States, the Petitioner and Beneficiary may then be scheduled for an interview on the I-130 petition at your local U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office. In some cases, the Beneficiary may be considered an immediate relative and s/he may also simultaneously file her/his application for lawful permanent resident status. Immediate relative Beneficiaries will be scheduled for an interview with USCIS for both cases at the same time.
If the Beneficiary is not an immediate relative and the Family Petition is approved, then the next step is to determine if/when the beneficiary is eligible to apply for lawful permanent resident status. If the Beneficiary resides outside the United States the next step would be applying for an immigrant visa with the National Visa Center and U.S. embassy abroad.
Contact TRU LAW USA Family Petition Lawyer in Miami, FL today!
TRU LAW USA is your experienced Family Petition Lawyer in Miami, FL helping reunite families throughout the United States and the world. Whether your loved one is living in the United States or another country, TRU LAW USA can determine the fastest and best way to unite your family in the United States.