Family Based Immigration
Southern California Immigration Attorney
Securing legal residency in the U.S. through a family relationship can be confusing. It can be difficult for families to know what immigration options are out there and which ones are right for them. When you work with our Irvine immigration attorney at Yekrangi & Associates, we can provide you with simple explanations of immigration laws, your available options, and your chances at success. Our goal in every case is to assist you with the beginning-to-end process; from filing the initial petition to getting your family member to the U.S. through the immigrant visa consular process.
Call (949) 478-4963 or contact us online to get started.)
To apply as an immediate relative of a U.S. citizen, you must be one of the following:
- Spouse is a U.S. citizen
- An unmarried child of a U.S. citizen, and under 21 years of age
- A parent of a U.S. citizen who is at least 21 years of age
To apply as a non-immediate relative of a U.S. citizen, or as a relative of a LPR (lawful permanent resident) under the “family-based preference categories,” you must be one of the following:
- 21 years of age or older, unmarried, and have a U.S. citizen parent
- 21 years of age or older, married, and have a U.S. citizen parent
- 21 years of age or older, and have a U.S. citizen sibling
You can also apply as:
- The fiancé of a U.S. citizen (K-1 nonimmigrant)
- The child of a fiancé of a U.S. citizen (K-2 nonimmigrant)
- Widow(er) of a U.S. citizen who passed away after you were married
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) also recognizes adopted/step children, albeit with some restrictions. A widow or widower of a U.S. citizen can also obtain permanent resident status in the United States.
How We Can Help
At Yekrangi & Associates, some of the cases we can assist you with include:
- Adjustment of Status
- Adoptions
- Asylum
- Change of Status
- Citizenship Through Parents
- Criminal Law & Immigration
- DACA
- Green Card/Permanent Residency
- Green Card Through Marriage
- I-601
- I-601A Waivers
- I-751: Lifting Conditions on a Green Card
- K-1: Fiancé Visa
- Same Sex Couples
- Special Immigrant Juvenile Status: SIJS
- Section 245(i)
- Refugees
- Temporary Protected Status
- Transgenders
- U-Visa: Victims of a Crime
- V Visa
- VAWA: Violence Against Women Act
- Visas
Appealing a Denied Application
If your application for a family-based visa has been denied, you have 30 days to appeal; if it’s been revoked, you have 15 days to appeal. If an appeal before the Administrative Appeals Office or the Board of Immigration Appeals is unsuccessful, you have another 30 days to appeal that decision.
Consult Our Irvine Immigration Attorney Today
Fully understanding the process and careful preparation is required during the family based immigration process. If you need help, contact our Irvine immigration attorney at Yekrangi & Associates, who can guide you or your loved one through each step of the way. We represent family immigration clients in Orange County, including Anaheim, Irvine, Mission Viejo and other areas of Southern California.
For a free initial consultation, call us today at (949) 478-4963 or contact us online.