Want to sponsor your loved one for a ‘green card’  but don’t know quite where to start?

Don’t know if your relationship qualifies?  If you make enough money to financially sponsor your loved one?

Not every relative of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (“green card holder”) can obtain a green card in the U.S. just based on that relationship.In order to apply for a Green Card, you must be eligible under one of the categories listed below.

• Spouse of a U.S. citizen
• Unmarried child under the age of 21 of a U.S. citizen
• Parent of a U.S. citizen who is at least 21 years old
• Family member of a U.S. citizen, meaning you are the:
  • Unmarried son or daughter of a U.S. citizen and you are 21 years old or older
  • Married son or daughter of a U.S. citizen
  • Brother or sister of a U.S. citizen who is at least 21 years old
• Family member of a lawful permanent resident, meaning you are the:
  • Spouse of a lawful permanent resident
  • Unmarried child under the age of 21 of a lawful permanent resident
  • Unmarried son or daughter of a lawful permanent resident 21 years old or older.
• Person admitted to the U.S. as a fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen (K-1 nonimmigrant)
• Person admitted to the U.S. as the child of a fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen (K-2 nonimmigrant)
• Widow or widower of a U.S. citizen and you were married to your U.S. citizen spouse at the time your spouse died
• Abused spouse of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
• Abused child (unmarried and under 21 years old) of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
• Abused parent of a U.S. citizen

Immigration law is very complicated. There are exceptions and exemptions to many different laws and procedures in the system. For instance, stepchildren can be sponsored in certain circumstances even if not biologically related to the U.S. citizen. Even if the petitioning U.S. citizen dies, a widow or family member who was being sponsored by that deceased U.S. citizen can still obtain their green card in certain circumstances. There are provisions for adoption, orphans, unique forms of legal relief for children, and even ways for grandchildren to be sponsored in certain circumstances. It is important to have an experienced family and removal immigration attorney to discuss your options, expected timeline in processing your case any trend of backlog in visa numbers, and any alternatives or additional ways to immigrate the U.S.

Call us today to discuss  your case. We will evaluate  your case in detail and provide the best option/s for you to obtain U.S. permanent residency.