Family ImmigratioFamily based immigrant visa are devided in two categories. The first is “Immediate Relative” and the second is “Family Preference.”

 

For same-sex couples, as it is also the case for opposite-sex couples, an “Immediate Relative” is:

 

• A spouse;

• A child under 21 years old;

• An adopted child; or

• A parent

 

There is no limit on immediate relative visas granted in a given year. Immediate Relatives can adjust their status in the United States as long as the Immediate Relative was lawfully admitted or paroled.

 

Family Preference Visas refers to:

 

• Unmarried children of U.S. citizen who are older than 21;

• Spouses, minor children, and unmarried older children of U.S. permanent residents;

• Married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens;

• Siblings of U.S. citizens, provided the U.S. citizen is at least 21 years old

 

Marriage is define by the law where the marriage took place. Therefore, same-sex marriages are valid as long as the State that the marriage took place recognized it as a valid marriage.

 

Our immigration lawyers will do whatever is possible to keep your family together.  Our legal team will work hard to find you the appropriate visa so you may reunite with your family members.

 

• Spouse / Fiancee Visas

• K-1 Visa for Fiance / Fiancee Outside of the U.S.

• K-3 Visa for a Spouse Outside of the U.S.

• Permanent Residence / Green Card – For a wife, husband or parent already in America

• Visas for parents and siblings

• Re-Entry Visas

• Naturalization

• Citizenship