Family Immigration
Petitions for spouses, parents, children, and fiancé(e)s — reuniting the people who belong together.
Family-based immigration
What is family-based immigration?
Family-based immigration allows U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to help certain qualifying family members obtain permanent residence in the United States.
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Two ways a family case can begin.
Depending on the situation, this may involve bringing a loved one to the U.S. from another country or helping an eligible family member already in the United States apply for a green card.
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What decides which process applies.
The right process depends on the family relationship, the petitioner's immigration status, and where the family member currently lives.
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Where we come in.
Our family-based immigration services help families identify the appropriate legal path, prepare the required immigration filings, and navigate the process from the initial petition through a final decision.
Our approach
How Olvera Law Office handles your family immigration case.
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Choose the right immigration path.
Not every family takes the same route. We help determine whether your case may involve a family petition, fiancé(e) visa, consular processing, or adjustment of status, and review the strengths, potential challenges, and risks of your case before filing so you can understand your options and take the next best step.
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Prepare and file your case.
We help prepare the required forms, organize supporting documents, and clearly present your family relationship and circumstances.
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Guide you through each step.
We explain what comes next, help respond to requests for evidence, prepare you for interviews, and track the deadlines and changes that arise as your case moves through the process.
Eligibility
Eligibility.
Eligibility depends on your family relationship, immigration status, and individual circumstances.
For example, a U.S. citizen engaged to someone living abroad may be able to pursue a K-1 fiancé(e) visa.
A spouse living outside the United States will generally complete the immigration process through a U.S. consulate, while an eligible spouse already in the United States may be able to apply through Adjustment of Status.
Book a Consultation
Start with a consultation.
As an immigration attorney, Mosiah Olvera reviews your case, identifies the strongest path forward, and helps you take the next step.
Related services
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Your case may touch more than one area of immigration law.