Helping U.S. Citizens and Green Card Holders Sponsor Family Members
One of the stated goals of the U.S. immigration system is family unification. Toward that end, both U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (green card holders) can sponsor certain family members for immigrant visas. The process for this, however, is far from simple.
I am Richard M. Green, an Orange County family immigration attorney with more than a decade of immigration law experience. If you want to sponsor a spouse, child or other family member for a green card, I can offer you the guidance you need to get through the system.
Guiding Clients Through the Family-Based Immigration System
Whether you are a U.S. citizen who has gotten married to a foreign national, a lawful permanent resident who wants your spouse and children to join you in the U.S., or in need of assistance with any other family-based immigration matter, I can help you pursue your goals.
The rules for family-based immigration into the U.S. are based on the status of the sponsor and the relationship between him or her and the person being sponsored, as follows:
- U.S. citizens can sponsor their spouses, minor children, adult sons or daughters, parents, and siblings.
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Lawful permanent residents can sponsor their spouses, minor children, and adult sons or daughters.
If you want to reunify your family in the U.S. more quickly than the immigrant visa system allows, you may be able to apply for a nonimmigrant visa such as a K-1 fiancé visa or K-3 marriage visa. I can help you determine whether you qualify for any of these programs.
It is important to note that the immigration service may delay or deny your visa application if it believes you have entered into a fraudulent relationship for immigration purposes. I can help you document the nature of your relationship to dispel any concerns about fraud.
Contact an Experienced Family Visa Lawyer at 714-968-1670
If you need help applying for an immigrant or nonimmigrant family visa, please contact my office at 714-968-1670 or by e-mail to set up a free consultation. Based in Huntington Beach, I serve clients in Santa Ana, Anaheim and other communities throughout Southern California.
