Orlando Immigration Attorney
Petitioning for Family-Based Immigration
Under certain circumstances, U.S. citizens and
permanent residents are eligible to submit a petition to assist their foreign relatives in obtaining
family visas or permanent residency in the United States. A foreign relative may qualify for lawful immigration to the U.S., provided that the following criteria are met:
- The individual applying for a visa or green card must have a relative in the U.S. who is a full citizen or a lawful permanent resident
- Proof of permanent residency or citizenship of the relative living in the U.S. must be provided and documented, along with proof of their relationship
- The applicant's relative must be able to prove that his or her income for the entire family, including the applicant, is at the 125% poverty line; if the relative does not meet the financial criteria, he or she may be allowed to act as a joint sponsor with another relative
Requirements for Immigration Based on Family
U.S. citizens acting as sponsors for immigration based on family relationships must prove that the applicant is their:
- Child younger than 21 years of age
- Spouse
- Married son or daughter
- Unmarried son or daughter over 21 years
- Brother or sister (only if the sponsor is at least 21 years old)
- Parent (only if the sponsor is at least 21 years old)
If the applicant's relative is a permanent resident of the United States, it is necessary to prove that the applicant is his or her:
- Husband or wife
- Unmarried son or daughter
For more information about the requirements for family-based immigration, contact an Orlando immigration lawyer at our firm for a free initial consultation. We are a family team and know how important it may be for you to help your loved ones immigrate to join you in this country.