Immigration

Family Based Immigration

Spouses of US Citizens

If you are (1) currently married to a US Citizen and you are (2) lawfully present in the United States and (3) physically present in the United States, you might be able to simply adjust your status to Permanent Resident.  

However, the process is not the same if you are (1) married to a US Citizen, (2) lawfully present (3) but you are not physically present in the US. 

***If you are (1) married to a US Citizen, (2) physically present in the US but you are (3) living in the US unlawfully, US citizenship is still possible but there are a few additional steps.  In some instances, you may be deemed “inadmissible” under Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) Section 212 (a)(9)(B) and the filing of a I-601 Waiver may be necessary.

If any of the scenarios illustrated above apply to you, call us now to discuss your options.  The consultation will be FREE.

 

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Fiancé Visas

Under the K-1 Fiancé Visa program, a non-US citizen in a serious relationship with a US citizen might have a more streamlined path to becoming a permanent resident.

 In order to qualify for the K-1 visa, the relationship must be a bona fide relationship and the foreign-citizen fiancé and U.S. citizen sponsor must have met in person within the past two years.

Under this system, the foreign-citizen fiancé of a US citizen would apply for the K-1 visa, and it  permits the foreign-citizen fiancé to travel to the United States and marry his or her U.S. citizen sponsor within 90 days of arrival.

If you believe that you and your fiancé meet the above criteria, call us immediately to schedule a free consultation. 

We also handle cases in the following categories:

  • Naturalization (N-400)
  • Green Cards and Adjustments of Status (AOS)
  • Work Permits
  • Name Changes
  • Employment-Based Visas (Immigrant and Non-Immigrant)
  • Asylum Petitions (Refugee Cases)
  • Waivers of Inadmissibility (“I-601A Waivers”)

If any of the scenarios illustrated above apply to you, call us now at (757) 333-7336 to discuss your options.  Or fill out the short intake form below for a FREE consultation.