SPousal Sponsership
This information is for U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents who wish to bring a spouse to live permanently in the U.S.
Sponsoring a spouse for U.S. residence can be a lengthy and complicated process. With our immigration lawyers, you can rest assured your application will be processed correctly the first time, so that you and your spouse can enjoy your life together in U.S. as soon as possible, free of immigration law-related stress.
If you are a U.S. citizen, your spouse is considered an immediate relative and is immediately eligible for an immigrant visa if your petition is approved. Generally, if your spouse is in the U.S. (through a lawful admission or parole) at the time you file the Petition for Alien Relative, your spouse may file an Application to Adjust Status at the same time. If he or she is outside the U.S., the application will be sent to the nearest U.S. consulate to apply for an immigrant visa.
Sponsoring a spouse for U.S. residence can be a lengthy and complicated process. With our immigration lawyers, you can rest assured your application will be processed correctly the first time, so that you and your spouse can enjoy your life together in U.S. as soon as possible, free of immigration law-related stress.
If you are a U.S. citizen, your spouse is considered an immediate relative and is immediately eligible for an immigrant visa if your petition is approved. Generally, if your spouse is in the U.S. (through a lawful admission or parole) at the time you file the Petition for Alien Relative, your spouse may file an Application to Adjust Status at the same time. If he or she is outside the U.S., the application will be sent to the nearest U.S. consulate to apply for an immigrant visa.
family sponsership
The Immigration and Nationality Act allows for the immigration of foreigners to the United States based on relationship to a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. Family-based immigration falls under two basic categories: unlimited and limited.
UNLIMITED FAMILY-BASED
Immediate Relatives of U.S. Citizens (IR): The spouse, widow(er) and unmarried children under 21 of a U.S. citizen, and the parent of a U.S. citizen who is 21 or older.
Returning Residents (SB): Immigrants who lived in the United States previously as lawful permanent residents and are returning to live in the U.S. after a temporary visit of more than one year abroad.
LIMITED FAMILY-BASED
Family First Preference (F1): Unmarried sons and daughters of U.S. citizens, and their minor children, if any.
Family Second Preference (F2): Spouses, minor children, and unmarried sons and daughters (age 21 and over) of lawful permanent residents. At least seventy-seven percent of all visas available for this category will go to the spouses and children; the remainder will be allocated to unmarried sons and daughters.
Family Third Preference (F3): Married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens, and their spouses and minor children.
Family Fourth Preference (F4): Brothers and sisters of United States citizens, and their spouses and minor children, provided the U.S. citizens are at least 21 years of age.
Our firm can provide thorough and effective management of immigration case. We accurately and strategically complete all required immigration forms and documents, and work diligently towards achieving the success of your application.
The Immigration and Nationality Act allows for the immigration of foreigners to the United States based on relationship to a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. Family-based immigration falls under two basic categories: unlimited and limited.
UNLIMITED FAMILY-BASED
Immediate Relatives of U.S. Citizens (IR): The spouse, widow(er) and unmarried children under 21 of a U.S. citizen, and the parent of a U.S. citizen who is 21 or older.
Returning Residents (SB): Immigrants who lived in the United States previously as lawful permanent residents and are returning to live in the U.S. after a temporary visit of more than one year abroad.
LIMITED FAMILY-BASED
Family First Preference (F1): Unmarried sons and daughters of U.S. citizens, and their minor children, if any.
Family Second Preference (F2): Spouses, minor children, and unmarried sons and daughters (age 21 and over) of lawful permanent residents. At least seventy-seven percent of all visas available for this category will go to the spouses and children; the remainder will be allocated to unmarried sons and daughters.
Family Third Preference (F3): Married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens, and their spouses and minor children.
Family Fourth Preference (F4): Brothers and sisters of United States citizens, and their spouses and minor children, provided the U.S. citizens are at least 21 years of age.
Our firm can provide thorough and effective management of immigration case. We accurately and strategically complete all required immigration forms and documents, and work diligently towards achieving the success of your application.
UNLIMITED FAMILY-BASED
Immediate Relatives of U.S. Citizens (IR): The spouse, widow(er) and unmarried children under 21 of a U.S. citizen, and the parent of a U.S. citizen who is 21 or older.
Returning Residents (SB): Immigrants who lived in the United States previously as lawful permanent residents and are returning to live in the U.S. after a temporary visit of more than one year abroad.
LIMITED FAMILY-BASED
Family First Preference (F1): Unmarried sons and daughters of U.S. citizens, and their minor children, if any.
Family Second Preference (F2): Spouses, minor children, and unmarried sons and daughters (age 21 and over) of lawful permanent residents. At least seventy-seven percent of all visas available for this category will go to the spouses and children; the remainder will be allocated to unmarried sons and daughters.
Family Third Preference (F3): Married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens, and their spouses and minor children.
Family Fourth Preference (F4): Brothers and sisters of United States citizens, and their spouses and minor children, provided the U.S. citizens are at least 21 years of age.
Our firm can provide thorough and effective management of immigration case. We accurately and strategically complete all required immigration forms and documents, and work diligently towards achieving the success of your application.
The Immigration and Nationality Act allows for the immigration of foreigners to the United States based on relationship to a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. Family-based immigration falls under two basic categories: unlimited and limited.
UNLIMITED FAMILY-BASED
Immediate Relatives of U.S. Citizens (IR): The spouse, widow(er) and unmarried children under 21 of a U.S. citizen, and the parent of a U.S. citizen who is 21 or older.
Returning Residents (SB): Immigrants who lived in the United States previously as lawful permanent residents and are returning to live in the U.S. after a temporary visit of more than one year abroad.
LIMITED FAMILY-BASED
Family First Preference (F1): Unmarried sons and daughters of U.S. citizens, and their minor children, if any.
Family Second Preference (F2): Spouses, minor children, and unmarried sons and daughters (age 21 and over) of lawful permanent residents. At least seventy-seven percent of all visas available for this category will go to the spouses and children; the remainder will be allocated to unmarried sons and daughters.
Family Third Preference (F3): Married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens, and their spouses and minor children.
Family Fourth Preference (F4): Brothers and sisters of United States citizens, and their spouses and minor children, provided the U.S. citizens are at least 21 years of age.
Our firm can provide thorough and effective management of immigration case. We accurately and strategically complete all required immigration forms and documents, and work diligently towards achieving the success of your application.