Family Immigration

With over 15 years of dedicated experience in immigration law, the family immigration attorneys at Immigration Aces are committed to helping families reunite in the United States.

Why Choose Immigration Aces for Family Immigration?

When it comes to legalizing your family’s immigration status, our experienced legal team provides comprehensive support throughout the entire process.

We carefully evaluate your situation, identify the most appropriate immigration solutions, and guide you through every step — including petition filings, supporting documentation, interviews, and immigration procedures.

Understanding Family-Based Immigration

Family-based immigration provides a pathway for individuals to become lawful permanent residents of the United States through qualifying relationships with U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.

To begin the process, a family immigration petition is filed with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) by a sponsor on behalf of a beneficiary.

The sponsor must be either a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

Who Can U.S. Citizens Petition For?

U.S. citizens may petition for the following relatives:

• Spouse
• Child under 21 years of age
• Stepchild (if the marriage occurred before the child turned 18)
• Parent (if the sponsoring child is over 21 years old)
• Adult son or daughter over 21 years of age
• Brother or sister

Who Can Permanent Residents Petition For?

Lawful permanent residents may petition for:

• Spouse
• Unmarried children
• Spouse’s unmarried children under 21 years old

Types of Family-Based Immigrant Visas

There are two primary categories of family-based immigrant visas in the United States:

Family Preference Categories

Family preference categories include:

• F1 – First Preference: Unmarried sons and daughters (21 years or older) of U.S. citizens.
• F2A – Second Preference: Spouses and unmarried children under 21 years of lawful permanent residents.
• F2B – Second Preference: Unmarried sons and daughters (21 years or older) of lawful permanent residents.
• F3 – Third Preference: Married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens.
• F4 – Fourth Preference: Brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens, provided the sponsoring U.S. citizen is at least 21 years old.

The specific preference category determines the waiting period before an immigrant visa becomes available.

For personalized guidance regarding family-based immigration and visa availability, contact the experienced attorneys at Immigration Aces.