U.S. immigration law paves the way for various legal solutions that allow families to be reunified. Whether you are looking to sponsor your spouse, child, parent, or sibling to live in the U.S., the process can be highly complex and overwhelming to navigate alone. A Pocatello family visa lawyer from Destino Legal can help you through the process to push for positive outcomes.
At Destino Legal, our empathetic team understands that the family is everything, and we’re here to help you fight for the rights and interests of your loved ones. We leverage our vast experience and deep knowledge of immigration law to help you understand your visa options for family reunification. We can help you accurately and comprehensively file your applications the first time, avoiding unnecessary costs or delays.
Choosing the Family Visa That Works for You
The two main categories of family-based visas are immediate relative (IR) visas and family preference (FP) visas. Immediate relative visas are for close family members of U.S. citizens. There is no cap on the number of immediate relative visas that can be issued in a year. Those that may qualify for an immediate relative visa include the following:
- IR-1 visa. Spouses of U.S. citizens.
- IR-2 visa. Children who are unmarried and under the age of 21 of U.S. citizens.
- IR-5 visa. Parents of U.S. citizens of the age 21 and older.
Family preference visas, on the other hand, are family visas that are granted to particular relatives of lawful permanent residents and U.S. citizens. These types of visas, unlike immediate relative visas, have annual caps and, therefore, longer wait times. Times vary depending on the categories, which are:
- F1 visa. Unmarried children of age 21 and older of U.S. citizens
- F2A visa. Spouses and children under the age of 21 of lawful permanent residents.
- F2B visa. Unmarried children of the age 21 and older of lawful permanent residents.
- F3 visa. Married children of U.S. citizens.
- F4 visa. Siblings of U.S. citizens who are 21 and older.
A skilled Pocatello family visa lawyer from Destino Legal can take into account the unique details of your case to help you understand which visa category may be optimal for your loved one.
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Support With the Family Visa Application Process
A diligent attorney from our firm can help you navigate the visa application process after assisting you with determining the right pathway. They can help you file Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, ensuring everything is accurately filled out and supporting evidence is provided. Additionally, they can help with following up on your application through USCIS and various agencies, such as the National Visa Center – depending on the case.
If your loved one is located outside of the U.S., they will have to have their application processed at a U.S. consulate or embassy. A supportive attorney from our firm can help you navigate the steps associated with this. Alternatively, if the family member is already located in the United States, we can help facilitate the Adjustment of Status process.
We can also help you maintain reasonable expectations about processing timelines, taking into account factors such as USCIS backlogs, your visa category, and the beneficiary’s country of origin.
FAQs
Who Can I Sponsor for a Family Visa?
Individuals you may be able to sponsor for a family visa are dependent on whether you are a green card holder or U.S. citizen. If you’re a U.S. citizen, you may be able to sponsor your siblings, parents, spouse, and children. If, on the other hand, you are a green card holder, you may be able to sponsor your spouse and unmarried children.
An experienced family visa lawyer can help you understand who you may be able to sponsor for a green card.
Keep Your Family Together With an Experienced Pocatello Family Visa Lawyer
Family immigration processes can be highly sensitive and emotionally complex due to all that’s at stake, including the future of you and your family. A compassionate Pocatello visa lawyer from Destino Legal is here to scrutinize the details of your case, understand your goals and concerns, and develop an optimal legal strategy that prioritizes your family’s future. Reach out today to learn more about how we can help you.
