For many, the American Dream is not just a personal journey but involves bringing loved ones along to share the opportunities and freedoms the U.S. offers. The U.S. family-based immigration visas are a legal pathway for U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) to bring their family members to the United States. However, the process is complicated and often requires the guidance of an experienced immigration attorney.
At Vianey K. Hurtado Law, we understand the desire to be joined by family members in another country. If you are a permanent resident or U.S. citizen seeking family-based immigration visas for relatives, attorney Vianey K. Hurtado can help. With proven results, Vianey Hurtado brings professional experience and a personal understanding of the immigration experience, being an immigrant's daughter herself. Vianey has made it her life's work to help reunite families and advocate for her clients. Please contact us today to schedule a comprehensive case evaluation. Our law firm speaks Spanish and serves the areas of Phoenix and Yuma.
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The U.S. family sponsorship system offers two distinct paths for obtaining Green Cards, each catering to different family relationships and having its own set of rules and processing times. These are the Immediate Relatives category and the Preference Relatives category.
Many dream of reuniting with their family in the U.S., and understanding the details of visa sponsorship is the first step toward making that dream a reality. Understanding your own status in the U.S. is critical in determining whom you can sponsor. Here are the different categories of status and the eligibility for family member petitions:
For U.S. citizens, the range of family members you can sponsor includes:
As a U.S. citizen, you have the broadest options for bringing family members to the U.S.
Green Card holders have more restricted sponsorship capabilities:
The family sponsorship process in the U.S. can seem confusing, but understanding your eligibility and the categories of family members you can sponsor is a significant first step. Each status, whether U.S. citizen or Green Card holder, offers different possibilities for family reunification. With the help of an experienced immigration attorney in Phoenix, you can get the professional assistance you need throughout the family-based petition process.
For those who are permanent residents or U.S. citizens, the path to family-based immigration visas can be a challenging journey. This is where attorney Vianey K. Hurtado steps in to guide you. Vianey combines her professional knowledge with a personal connection to the immigration narrative, being a proud daughter of immigrants herself. She is passionately dedicated to bringing families together. We invite you to reach out to us for a thorough case evaluation. Our law firm, offering services in both Spanish and English, is committed to serving the communities of Phoenix and Yuma. Let us help you take the first step towards reuniting with your loved ones.
