Family-based immigration allows United States citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR), also known as “green card” holders, to bring their relatives to enter the United States legally. This system is part of the broader family immigration process, where a citizen or resident petitions on behalf of a qualifying family member through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
This is the most common form of legal immigration.
Since the establishment of our first colonies in the 17th century, immigration has been largely family-based. However, the enactment of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) of 1965 formally established family ties as the primary means of immigration to America.
Today, family-based immigration makes up two-thirds of immigration into the United States.
The family-based immigration process typically begins with a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident submitting a request to the U.S. government to allow a family member to immigrate.
Our firm assists clients in completing Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, with USCIS citizenship and immigration services. Filing this petition establishes the existence of a qualifying family relationship within the immediate relative or family-based immigration categories. An experienced family immigration attorney can guide you through the petition process, ensure the correct supporting documents are submitted, and help avoid costly mistakes that could delay your immigration case.
All family-based immigrants fall into one of two major categories: immediate relatives or family preference.
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There are an unlimited number of immigrant visas available each year for immediate relatives of U.S. citizens.
There is a limited number of family preference immigrant visas.
Our immigration attorneys at Aftalion Law Group have the knowledge, insight, and resources you can count on for exceptional representation in family based immigration cases. Whether you are applying for an immediate relative visa, navigating the family preference visa process, or need help understanding your eligibility for a family based visa, our team is here to help. With offices in Los Angeles and New York, we guide families through every step of the family immigration process, ensuring you and your loved ones can successfully enter the United States and build a future together.