Immigration Attorney Serving Orlando

About Family Petitions

In special circumstances, United States citizens and permanent residents may be capable of filling out a petition to assist their foreign relatives in obtaining citizenship or permanent residency in the United States.  A foreign relative may qualify for a lawful residency in the U.S. by meeting the following criteria:

• The individual applying for a visa or green card must have a relative in the states who is a United States citizen or a lawful permanent resident.
• Proof of permanent residency or citizenship of the relative living in the United States 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 is 125% above the poverty line for the entire family, including the applicant.  In the case that a relative does not meet the financial criteria, then he or she may be capable of becoming a joint sponsor with another relative.

While there are other requirements an individual must meet to sponsor an applicant attempting to gain U.S. residency, it is extremely vital that you immediately contact an Orlando immigration lawyer to understand the details of your situation.

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Without the help of a seasoned attorney from the S. A. Young Law Firm, you may be incapable of filing a family petition and bringing a relative into the United States legally.  There are certain relationships that may be approved through a family petition, and they include:

If the applicant's relative is a U.S. citizen, they must prove that the applicant is his or her:

• Child under 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 of the U.S. citizen (only if the sponsor is at least 21 years old)

If the applicant's relative is a permanent resident of the United States, they must prove that the applicant is his or her:

• Husband or wife
• Unmarried son or daughter

For more information regarding family petitions, contact an Orlando immigration attorney at our firm today!