Family-Based Immigration and Marriage Visas

Once you engage us, we build your case: we tell you exactly which documents we need, review each one, and assemble the filing package. This stage moves at the pace documents reach us — the sooner we receive what we ask for, the sooner we can file.

The sponsoring relative files Form I-130 to establish the family relationship, or Form I-129F where the case is a K-1 fiancé(e) petition. The evidence of a genuine relationship is assembled at this stage.

Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens skip this step entirely — a visa is always available. Preference category cases wait for their priority date to become current under the monthly Visa Bulletin, and that wait varies widely by category and country of birth.

Beneficiaries already in the United States in lawful status generally file Form I-485 to adjust status, and can apply for work and travel authorization at the same time. Those abroad complete consular processing through the National Visa Center and attend an interview.

Most family cases involve an interview, and marriage cases in particular focus on whether the relationship is genuine. We prepare you thoroughly for what will be asked and how the evidence fits together.

If your marriage was less than two years old when you were admitted, you receive conditional residence and must file Form I-751 within the 90 days before the second anniversary to become a permanent resident without conditions.