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How Can I Bring My Family Members To The United States?

If you’re a United States citizen or are a green card holder (lawful permanent resident), you can bring eligible family members to the U.S. To do so, they need to apply for a family-based immigrant visa so they can become lawful permanent residents themselves. Jude Law LLC can help you and your family members collect all the documents and fill out the paperwork they need to apply. Working together, we can help you complete all the steps that can bring your loved ones to the U.S. to stay. 


In order to bring eligible family members to the United States, the first step is for them to apply for a family-based immigrant visa. This visa allows them to become lawful permanent residents in the U.S., granting them the ability to live and work here permanently.


At Jude Law LLC, we understand how important it is for families to be together. That’s why we specialize in helping individuals and their loved ones navigate the complex process of applying for a family-based immigrant visa. Our experienced immigration attorneys will work closely with you and your family members, guiding you through each step of the way.


The process begins with the U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family member filing a visa petition on behalf of their relatives. The type of visa and the eligibility requirements will depend on the relationship between the petitioner and beneficiary, as well as the individual's immigration status. Our attorneys will thoroughly review your case and advise you on the best course of action.

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Which Family Members Are Eligible to Apply for a Green Card?

Two types of family members are eligible to apply: U.S. citizens’ immediate relatives and a broader category, called “preference relatives.” According to immigration law, immediate relatives are the U.S. citizen’s spouse, unmarried minor children, and parents, provided the U.S. citizen is 21 years old or older. The qualifications for preference relatives are more complicated and consist of four levels. The highest preference goes to U.S. citizens’ adult unmarried children, followed by lawful permanent residents’ spouses and unmarried children. The third preference category is U.S. citizens’ married children, followed by U.S. citizens’ siblings, provided that the U.S. citizen is at least 21 years old. Fiancés of U.S. citizens, however, are eligible for a special visa (link to fiancé visa page) and have a similar status as immediate relatives, provided that their wedding takes place within 90 days of their arrival. To speed up the process, it helps to have a legal team that can make sure that everything is in order. Set up your appointment today.

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How Long Will My Family Members Need to Wait?

Immediate relatives may apply for a visa without a wait, while preference relatives must usually wait since the U.S. limits the number of immigrant visas for each country. It’s of the utmost urgency for your preference relatives to file their petitions as soon as possible since the USCIS processes these by the date on which your relatives file. In countries where there are many people applying for immigrant visas to the U.S., the wait can be extremely long – often stretching into several years before you can enter the U.S. Attorney Tamika Jude can help get the process started. Get in touch with us today.


As mentioned above, there are two main categories of relatives who can apply for a visa to enter the United States - immediate relatives and preference relatives. Immediate relatives include spouses, unmarried children under 21 years old, and parents of U.S. citizens. These individuals do not have to wait for a visa to become available as there is no limit on the number of visas that can be issued for them.


In order to apply for a visa, both immediate and preference relatives need to be sponsored by a U.S. citizen or permanent resident family member. This sponsorship is done through the filing of a petition, either Form I-130 (for immediate relatives) or Form I-130 (for preference relatives). The sponsor must also meet certain financial requirements to ensure that they can support their relative once they enter the United States.


It's important to note that there are limited numbers of visas available for preference relatives (such as siblings or adult children of U.S. citizens) and these visas may have long waiting periods before they become available. Immediate relatives (spouses, children under 21 years old, and parents of U.S. citizens) do not have a limit on the number of visas available, but still must go through the petition process. Once a relative enters the United States as a permanent resident, they are able to live and work in the country, and have the opportunity to apply for U.S. citizenship after a certain period of time. However, it's important to understand that there are specific eligibility requirements for citizenship, and not all permanent residents may qualify.


The process of sponsoring a family member for a green card can be complex and overwhelming. That's why it's important to seek guidance from an experienced immigration attorney who can guide you through the entire process and help you navigate any potential roadblocks.

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