Family-based immigration is just one of many popular options for professionals seeking to live and work in the United States. For U.S. businesses, exploring family-based options can be crucial if an employment visa is not available. For organizations, it is essential to understand how different green cards can serve their business needs and help grow their workforce with skilled professionals.
A family-based green card lawyer may help you or your business understand what options are available. An experienced attorney could review the circumstances and requirements and determine a good green card option.
Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens may become a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. An immediate relative is a spouse, an unmarried child under 21 years of age, or a parent of a U.S. citizen. There is no limit on the number of immediate relative green cards issued annually and processing is typically faster than other family-based green card options.
Additionally, immigration law allows certain noncitizens to immigrate to the U.S. if they are the relative of a lawful permanent resident or U.S. citizen. Green card eligibility is based on the individual’s preference category: First preference (F1), second preference (F2A, F2B), third preference (F3), and fourth preference (F4).
The eligibility criteria for each preference category are as follows:
There is a limited number of family preference visas available annually for each category. The number of visas available and preference category can impact wait times. Individuals may need to wait for a visa to become available before proceeding through the green card process. An attorney could help a company understand their employee’s options for a family-based green card.
A green card lawyer helps working professionals obtain lawful permanent residence. Determining whether a foreign professional may be eligible for a family-based green card can serve as a crucial pathway to U.S. residence. An attorney uses their knowledge of immigration law and experience with the visa and green card processes to help professionals efficiently navigate the immigration process.
After identifying eligibility for a family-based green card, a lawyer can assist with filing the proper forms and gathering necessary supporting documentation. This can mean working with the sponsoring U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident relative as well as the beneficiary. An immigration attorney’s services may also include identifying and addressing any grounds for inadmissibility.
Accurate, complete, and timely filing of all forms is essential. An experienced lawyer may help to avoid common errors that arise during the green card process. This can be vital to avoid delays and denials.
A family-based green card may offer options and opportunities to U.S. businesses seeking to hire skilled professionals. Depending on the foreign national’s circumstances and if they have family residing in the U.S., family-based immigration options may be more efficient than other routes to U.S. residency.
At Klug Law Firm, our family-based green card lawyer may review your situation and evaluate your immigration options. Our highly skilled and exceptional client service allows us to craft a personalized approach to your business’s immigration needs. Contact a dedicated immigration lawyer now for assistance.
