Family Reunification & Marriage
Having a close relative in U.S. gives you a great opportunity to apply for a family visa and immigrate through a family reunification program.
This category also includes getting married to a U.S. resident or citizen. Same-sex marriages, like traditional marriages, are recognized as legal at the federal level as well.
Under the law, "close relatives" are considered to be spouses, children, and parents. Siblings are considered "second preference" relatives.
Please note, the family reunification process may take a long time and requires accuracy and attention to detail.
It is highly recommended that you seek assistance of a licensed immigration attorney to ensure proper execution of all stages.
Applying for family reunification while residing in the U.S.:
Your close capable relative legally residing in the U.S. must initiate the process and state that you will be reuniting with them. They will need to gather corroborative documents confirming the family relationship, complete Form I−130, and submit a comprehensive packet to the USCIS. Upon the packet approval, you must collect and submit additional documents to apply for a change of status by filling out Form I−485. Thereafter, you will be scheduled for biometrics and an interview with an immigration officer. Once you successfully complete the interview, your Green Card will be mailed to your residence. Depending on your family situation, you can apply for citizenship three to five years after receiving a Green Card.
Family reunification
Services include:
- Consultation and in-depth analysis of the applicant’s situation
- Collection, analysis, and preparation of documents
- Assistance with Completing Form I−130 by applicant’s sponsoring relative
- Assistance with paying application fees on applicant’s behalf (funds provided by clients separately)
- Assistance with completing Form I−485 (AOS)
- Submission of a complete document packet
- Monitoring the case progress in the system
- Assistance with biometrics scheduling
- Assistance with preparation for an interview with an immigration officer
- Assistance with obtaining a residence permit (granting the right to study, work, and travel)
- Assistance with application for a SSN
Applying for family reunification while residing outside of the U.S.:
Your capable sponsoring relative must prepare documents confirming the family relationship, complete Form I−130, and submit it to the USCIS. Once approved, you will apply for an immigrant visa at a U.S. Сonsulate in your country of residence, submit the required document packet, and pass an interview. Thereafter, an immigrant visa will be issued in order for you to travel to the U.S. Upon arrival, you must gather corroborating documents including, but not limited to, medical examination and vaccination report. Additionally, file and submit Form I−485 to adjust status. After processing, you will be scheduled for biometrics and an interview with an immigration officer. To pass the interview, it is very important to be fully prepared and demonstrate good character. Green Card will be mailed to your place of residence a few weeks after a successful interview. Citizenship can be obtained three to five years from the time you received a Green Card, depending on your family situation.
Family visa
Services include:
- Consultation and in-depth analysis of the applicant’s situation
- Collection, analysis, and preparation of documents
- Assistance with Completing Form I−130 by applicant’s sponsoring relative
- Assistance with filing and submitting a family immigrant visa application
- Assistance with scheduling an interview with a U.S. Consulate
- Assistance with paying application fees on applicant’s behalf (funds provided by clients separately)
- Assistance with biometrics scheduling
- Assistance with preparation for an interview with a consular officer
- Collecting and preparing corroborating documents for an interview with a U.S. Consulate
- Assistance with completing Form I−485 (AOS)
- Recommendations for obtaining medical examination and vaccination report
- Submission of a complete document packet
- Monitoring the case progress in the system
- Assistance with preparation for an interview with an immigration officer
- Assistance with obtaining a residence permit (granting the right to study, work, and travel)
- Assistance with application for a SSN
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Types of immigrant visas based on family preference categories:
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Consular Processing – parents, spouses, and unmarried children (under 21 years of age) of U.S. citizens
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F-1 – unmarried children of U.S. citizens (21 years of age and older)
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F-2А – spouses and unmarried children (under 21 years of age) of U.S. residents
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F-2B – unmarried children of U.S. residents (21 years of age and older)
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F-3 – married children of U.S. citizens
F-4 – siblings of U.S. citizens
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