FAMILY-BASED IMMIGRATION

Family-Based Immigration

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Family is everything, and I know how important it is to be reunited with your family members. If you are a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, I can assist you in helping your family members join you or remain with you in the United States. That may include parents, siblings, qualifying stepchildren, and adopted children, so please inquire. Our office can assist your family member(s) with obtaining Permanent

Residence (a “green card”) whether they are abroad (Consular processing) or already in the U.S. (Adjustment of Status). We also handle Marriage-Based Immigration cases!

*If you or your loved one is a fiancé(e), please see our section on Fiancé Visas .
*Why You Need an Immigration Attorney For Your Petition or Visa. Read more

ATTORNEY FLAT FEE:*

Adjustment of Status (Green Card): Call for quote
Marriage-Based Immigration (Permanent Residency after marriage): Call for quote
Waiver of Inadmissibility (I-601A/I-601 & more): Call for quote
Fiancé(e) Petition & K-1 Visa: starts at $1,850
Family Petition for Relative (I-130 Petition only for parent, child, sibling): starts at $950
Spouse Petition (I-130 Petition only): starts at $1,500
Immediate Relative Immigrant Visa Petition (complete overseas processing for green card): starts at $2,900
DACA: Call for quote
Consultation Only: $250

*Note: Affordable Installment Payments are available & not based on credit worthiness. Rates above do not include USCIS fees. Complex cases will cost more.

Removal of Conditions on Residence

If you were granted a conditional green card through a marriage of less than 2 years at the time of adjustment, we can assist you (and your children) in filing a Petition to Remove the Conditions of Residence. Evidence must again be submitted for your case and a USCIS interview may be required. Failure to submit the correct type(s) of evidence to support your petition in a timely manner can result in loss of your

permanent residency and initiation of removal proceedings against you. Since USCIS again reviews your family file, you should have an attorney assist you with this process.

If you and your spouse are divorcing or separating, and you need to file on your own, we can assist you with that too. We can help determine whether you qualify for a waiver of the joint filing requirement.

Blog post: "I-751 Petition and Divorce"

If you have received a time-sensitive Request for More Evidence (RFE) regarding your petition, we can also assist you with that. Please contact us ASAP.

Our Attorney Fee starts at $1,700 for the complete package. This rate does not include USCIS filing fees, which are additional. Complex cases (such as waiver cases) will cost more - contact us for a quote!

Adjustment of Status | Green Cards

If you are thinking about filing for permanent residency, we provide a wide range of services to help you no matter what stage you’re at:

Overstay issues
Visa Waiver Program issues (Read more HERE)
Evaluate Your Options (Immigration Consultation)
Fiancé & Spouse Options
Options for Your Children (Stepchild, Adopted Child, etc.)
Green Card Overseas (Consular Processing Assistance, National Visa Center issues, Affidavit of Support)
Adjustment of status after Diplomatic visa (G1 visa, etc.)
I-601/I-601A Waiver of Inadmissibility

When it comes to your family and your future, careful planning is key. There is such thing as a “better” option for everyone, and we can help you narrow that down. Some routes are more costly and risky than others, and pose significant delays.

You tell us your goals and priorities, and we will help you sort through all your options and devise a legal strategy. Our confidential consultations are individually tailored to address your unique immigration problems. Do not wait until you have overstayed before assessing your immigration options (although, if you are in that situation, please get in touch with an attorney ASAP).

*Our green card services are affordable and competitively-priced. Installment plans are available to fit every family’s budget. Contact us for a FREE quote!

LGBTQ Couples & Their Family Members
If you are a LGBTQ U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident married to a Foreign National, your visa petition to sponsor your spouse and/or immediate family members cannot be denied on the basis of your same-sex marriage. (We can also assist a LGBTQ Fiancé.)

Same-sex marriage has been fully legalized in the United States, so you and your same-sex spouse are considered spouses for all immigration purposes. However, you, your same-sex spouse, and immediate family members must still otherwise satisfy all eligibility requirements for a visa petition under applicable U.S. immigration law – that is something our office can help you with. Call or email us today to discuss your immigration options!
- Blog post: "Gender in Immigration Forms"

Widow(er) of a Deceased U.S. Citizen | Battered or Abused Family Member of a U.S. Citizen or LPR

You may be eligible to petition yourself and obtain a green card, without a sponsor. We would be glad to help you do this expediently and properly. Contact our office for assistance.

Extended Travel Outside the U.S.

If you are a Permanent Resident who needs to travel or vacation outside the U.S. for a lengthy period of time (1 year vacation to the Philippines, for example), USCIS must be properly notified or else you could be considered as having “abandoned” your permanent resident status. Similarly, an extended absence outside the U.S. may affect your eligibility for naturalization. Our office can help you with the necessary documentation so that you can engage in worry-free travel.

Your complete package includes:
- Assistance with Supporting Documentation, including Letters and Affidavit of Support (if necessary): I will prepare and file all of the required forms and give you a list of the supporting documentation you need for your family-based petition or application for adjustment of status.
- Monitoring of your case: Even after we have submitted your application, I will monitor your case until an initial decision is made by USCIS or U.S. Department of State.
- Interview Preparation: I will fully prepare you for your USCIS (or Consular) Interview so that you are not nervous and you know what to bring.
- U.S. Port of Entry Procedures Preparation (for family beneficiaries outside the U.S.): Unfortunately, simply getting your visa approved by the U.S. Consulate is not the final step for your trip. You can still be refused entry at the airport or border by The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials. That is why you should have an attorney every step of the way. You really do not want to spend money on your trip, just to be refused at the port of entry. I will prepare you for procedures at your particular U.S. Port of Entry and any potential areas of questioning so that you can continue on your way.
- Online Client Portal: Your own private and secure Client Communication Portal where you can view case updates, send me secure messages and questions, and exchange and review documents with me. Available 24/7!
- Unlimited Communication: You will never have to worry about not being able to get a hold of your attorney. You can send unlimited messages and questions regarding your case, via your dedicated Client Communication Portal.
- Last, but most importantly, MY COMMITMENT to each and every one of my clients.
*Note: ALL of these services are available only if you hire me to prepare your immigration paperwork. Not all of the Attorney Services listed above are available if you purchase only Limited Scope Representation, a Second Opinion, or a Strategy Consultation by itself.