Immigrant Visas for Family Members
Immigration Attorney Susan Han understands that whether you are a citizen by birth, a naturalized citizen, or a Green Card holder, bringing your family together is a priority for you. This is why she has made it a focal point of her practice to offer immigrant visas services to help unite families.
With a wealth of experience in immigration law, The Law Office of Susan Han can assist you if you want to petition for your family, including your:
- Spouse
- Fiancé(e)
- Parents
- Children
- Siblings
The type of immigrant visa you can apply for and how long it takes will depend on your particular situation.
For all cases, the immigrant visa process requires you to submit different forms and documents to two U.S. federal agencies — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the U.S. Department of State —at different stages of the application process.
With a personalized approach that focuses on your particular immigration story, Immigration Attorney Susan can analyze your case, advise you on the best approach, and guide you through all the stages of applying for a family-based immigrant visa.
Start your immigrant visa journey today with Immigration Lawyer Susan Han:
By phone call at (410) 599-3100
By email at susanhan@susanhanlaw.com
Immigrant Visas for Spouses
If you are a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder) who wants to bring your overseas spouse to the U.S., there are two types of visas available.
Conditional Status Visas
If you have been married for less than two years, your spouse can receive a conditional immigrant visa. After being admitted into the United States, your spouse would get a two-year conditional Green Card. This means you and your spouse will need to petition to remove conditions two years after receiving their Green Card.
Unconditional Status Visas
If you have been married for more than two years, your spouse can receive an immigrant visa. After being admitted into the United States, your spouse will receive an unconditional Green Card. An unconditional Green Card is valid for ten years.
If you are not married yet, you may want to explore a fiancé(e) visa, also known as a K-1 visa.
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Immigrant Visas for Children
If you are a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder) who wants to bring your overseas children to the U.S., there are a variety of immigrant visa types available.
Children of U.S. citizens
If you are a U.S. citizen, you can petition for:
- Your children
- The unmarried children (under 21 years old) of your foreign national spouse that you are also petitioning for
- An orphan that you have adopted abroad or are bringing to the U.S. to adopt
How long it takes to get a visa will depend on whether your child is under 21 years old, whether they are married or unmarried, and what country they live in.
Children of Green Card holders
If you are a Green Card holder, you can petition for:
- Your unmarried children (under 21 years old)
- The unmarried children (under 21 years old) of your foreign national spouse that you are also petitioning for
How long it takes to get a visa will depend on what country they live in.
Immigrant Visas for Parents
If you are a U.S. citizen, you can petition for an immigrant visa for your parents if you are currently over 21 years old. If you are not yet 21, you will need to wait.
If you are a Green Card holder, you cannot petition for your parents. If you decide to apply for naturalization, you can petition for your parents once you become a U.S. citizen.
Immigrant Visas for Siblings
If you are a U.S. citizen, you can petition for an immigrant visa for your brothers and sisters if you are currently over 21 years old. If you are not yet 21, you will need to wait.
If you are a Green Card holder, you cannot petition for your siblings. If you decide to apply for naturalization, you can petition for your siblings once you become a U.S. citizen.
How long it takes for your brothers and sisters to get a visa will depend on what country they live in. Under current U.S. immigration law, they will likely need to wait for a number of years.
Susan Han
The Law Office of Susan Han