Overcome the Bureaucracy with an Experienced Immigration Law Attorney
Navigating the bureaucracy of the US immigration system is exceptionally frustrating, especially if you’ve been trying to do it on your own.
Also, time is of the essence in many cases – without a visa, you may miss out on opportunities to secure a job or see aging family members.
You shouldn’t have to fight your way through immigration red tape to get the green card or visa you need. The right legal representative can navigate the process far more effectively.
Don’t let immigration bureaucracy impede your plans for the future. Choose SKT to successfully navigate US immigration law so that you can travel, work, and live the life you want.
Why Professionals Choose SKT
Unmatched Experience
Litigators with a proven track record in high-stakes cases and highly-regulated industries
Boutique Accessibility
Candid, informed guidance is always available from SKT’s responsive and reliable counsel
Proactive Approach
Diligent and aggressive representation at every stage to secure the best possible outcome
Types of Immigration
Law & Litigation
Green Cards / Legal Permanent Residence Through Family
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Frequently Asked Immigration Law Questions
How do I help my family members get Green Cards?
United States citizens and permanent residents (Green Card holders) can sponsor (or “petition” for) certain family members to become permanent residents.
Family members who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents (Green Card holders) can obtain Green Cards for other family members, which may ultimately lead to U.S. citizenship.
One may qualify for a Green Card if he/she is an immediate relative of a U.S. Citizen, a preference relative of a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder, or an accompanying relative of someone in a preference category (such as a minor child or a spouse).
If someone is an immediate relative, which means a spouse, a child under 21, or parents (if the citizen child is over 21) they are immediately eligible to petition for a Green Card.
Our immigration law attorneys have the expertise to simplify the confusing application process and help clients navigate the complexities of family-based immigration.
Are there advantages to family-based Green Cards?
With family-based Green Cards, the educational background is irrelevant. The only criterion is the family relationship.
The primary applicant can not only obtain a Green Card for themselves, but also for his/her spouse and children under 21 years old.
After five years of having a Green Card (three years in the case of a marriage-based Green Card), the Green Card holder can apply to become a U.S. citizen.
Eligibility to apply for a Green Card requires an individual to fall under one of these categories:
- Immediate relative of a U.S. citizen
- Other relative of a U.S. citizen or relative of a lawful permanent resident under the family-based preference categories
- Fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen or the fiancé(e)’s child (K-1 & K-2)
- Widow(er) of a U.S. citizen
- VAWA self-petitioner-victim of battery or extreme cruelty
How do marriage-based Green Card applications work?
United States citizens can petition for a spouse or a fiancé(e) living abroad to come to the United States for marriage.
The fiancé(e) beneficiary K-1 Visa is for the foreign-citizen fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen.
This Visa permits the foreign-citizen fiancé(e) to travel to the U.S. and marry his/her U.S. citizen sponsor within 90 days of arrival. The foreign citizen will then apply for adjustment of status to a lawful permanent resident with the Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
The fiancé(e) derivative K-2 Visa is if a child of the fiancé(e) wishes to accompany the fiancé(e) to the U.S., he/she needs to attend the same Visa interview as the fiancé(e) and apply for a K-2 Visa.
He/she must follow all of the same procedures as the application for a K-1 Visa, including paying a Visa application processing fee, preparing for all required documents, and attending a Visa interview.
Can SKT help me become a US Citizen?
If you are a United States legal permanent resident (“LPR” or “Green Card holder”), you may be eligible to become a United States citizen through naturalization.
US citizenship opens the door to substantial benefits, including the right to vote, eligibility for federal benefits or jobs, and unlimited length of international travel.
Obtaining all the perks that come with becoming a naturalized US citizen can be difficult. In fact, naturalization has often been described as being a lengthy and confusing process.
The experienced immigration law attorneys at SKT have navigated these obstacles many times before and are ready to be your guide and partner through the entire process.