Family Based Immigration Attorneys

The process of family based immigration can get quite complicated, even when there are only a few parties involved. A typical case can involve a United States citizen or a legal permanent resident (known in the vernacular as an LPR) sponsoring alien relatives, known as “beneficiaries.” Citizens and permanent residents must testify to being able to provide certain obligations in order to sponsor family members.

The rules governing who can be a sponsor, who can be a beneficiary, how parties can petition for redress, and so on can get frightfully complicated, even for straightforward matters. For instance, beneficiaries are typically divided up into four preference categories. The first in line are the children of official US citizens. Then come the children and spouses of permanent residents. Third in line are the married children of citizens. Fourth in line are brothers and sisters of citizens. Adding to the complexity is the fact that classifications can be fluid. For instance, a sponsor can gain or lose legal permanent residence status during the course of an application for immigration, and this in turn can impact how and when family members can come into the United States.

We at the Law Offices of Eliana Phelps have a vast amount of experience dealing with family based immigration matters. Whether you’re simply petitioning for an alien relative to come to the US and you are having trouble with your Form I-130, or you’re involved in a complex family situation that can’t be easily resolved simply by looking at the FAQs on the United States Citizen and Immigration Services website, we can untangle your situation and provide you with the best course forward.

We offer free case evaluations, and our family immigration attorneys are both sympathetic and deeply familiar with how the family based immigration rules work. Please browse our web site to learn more about what kind of services we offer or dial us during normal business hours at 909-393-4100 or 909-912-0166. Let us help you make the smart decisions you need to make to reunify your family and support your new life here in the United States.