Family-Based Petitions for a Green Card

Family-Based Petitions are one of the most important and common ways to obtain lawful permanent residence (a Green Card) in the United States. Through a qualifying relative, it is possible to initiate an immigration process that allows you to live and work legally in the U.S. and, eventually, apply for U.S. citizenship.

At De Maio Immigration Law, we have extensive experience representing families in family-based immigration matters, adjustment of status applications, marriage-based residency cases, and permanent residence processes within the United States. We serve clients in Miami, Coral Gables, throughout Florida, and nationwide.

¿Cómo Obtener la Residencia Permanente mediante Peticiones Familiares?

How to Obtain Permanent Residency (Green Card)

There are several legal ways to establish permanent residency in the United States, depending on your family, employment, or humanitarian circumstances. Each case must be carefully evaluated to determine eligibility, potential risks, and the most appropriate procedural strategy.

Our firm conducts a comprehensive assessment of your situation to identify the safest and most efficient path toward obtaining a Green Card. Immigration processes can vary significantly based on individual history, immigration status, and applicable legal provisions, which is why a personalized legal strategy is essential.

The primary categories include:

Family-Based Residency
Employment-Based Residency
Asylum-Based Residency

Residencia Permanente por Petición Familiar (Family-Based Green Card)

Permanent Residence Through Family (Family-Based Green Card)

A family petition allows a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident to request permanent residency for certain eligible relatives. This process begins with the filing of Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) with USCIS.

Immediate Relatives of U.S. Citizens

Immediate relatives are given priority under immigration law and are not subject to annual visa limits, which generally results in faster processing times.

The following are considered immediate relatives:

Spouse of a U.S. citizen
Unmarried child under 21 years of age of a U.S. citizen
Parent of a U.S. citizen (if the citizen is 21 years of age or older)

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Peticiones familiares para obtener la Green Card en Estados Unidos mediante el patrocinio de familiares elegibles por ciudadanos estadounidenses o residentes permanentes legales.

Categorías de Preferencia Familiar para la Green Card

Family Preference Categories

Family preference categories apply to relatives who do not qualify as immediate relatives and are therefore subject to annual visa quotas. As a result, these categories often involve longer waiting periods depending on visa availability.

The Family Preference Categories include:

First Preference (F1): Unmarried sons and daughters (21 years of age or older) of U.S. citizens, and their minor children.
Second Preference (F2):
- F2A: Spouses and unmarried children under 21 of lawful permanent residents.
- F2B: Unmarried sons and daughters (21 years of age or older) of lawful permanent residents.
Third Preference (F3): Married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens, including their spouses and minor children.
Fourth Preference (F4): Brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens, including their spouses and minor children, provided the U.S. citizen petitioner is at least 21 years of age.

Our team advises you on the correct preference category, monitors visa availability through the Visa Bulletin, and determines whether adjustment of status within the United States or consular processing abroad is the most appropriate strategy for your case.

Peticiones Familiares y Ajuste de Estatus en Estados Unidos

Family Petitions and Adjustment of Status in the United States

In many cases, a family petition may be combined with an adjustment of status application, allowing the applicant to obtain a Green Card without leaving the United States.

You may qualify if:

You entered the United States lawfully or were granted parole.
You have an approved petition or are eligible to file it concurrently.
You are admissible or qualify for an available immigration waiver.

We assist clients with:

Form I-130
Form I-485
Employment Authorization (Form I-765)
Advance Parole / Travel Document (Form I-131)
Preparation for and representation at the USCIS interview

Familia reunida que representa la posibilidad de obtener la residencia permanente en Estados Unidos mediante una petición familiar.

Peticiones Familiares por Matrimonio para la Green Card

Marriage-Based Family Petitions

Permanent residency through marriage is one of the most direct pathways to obtaining a Green Card, provided the marriage is genuine and entered into in good faith.

We represent marriage-based cases involving:

U.S. citizens
Lawful permanent residents

Our firm assists with:

Preparing strong and well-documented marital evidence
Anticipating and preventing potential fraud allegations
Representing you at the USCIS interview
Determining whether the Green Card will be conditional (2 years) or permanent (10 years)

We also assist clients with the removal of conditions process (Form I-751).

Proceso Consular para Peticiones Familiares

El proceso consular para peticiones familiares permite que determinados beneficiarios soliciten una visa de inmigrante desde el extranjero, después de la aprobación de su petición familiar y cuando exista una visa disponible, según la categoría correspondiente.

Este procedimiento generalmente incluye la intervención del Centro Nacional de Visas (NVC), la presentación de documentos civiles y financieros, y una entrevista ante una embajada o consulado estadounidense.

En De Maio Immigration Law, asesoramos a nuestros clientes durante el proceso consular para obtener la residencia permanente por petición familiar, incluyendo la preparación de documentación y la evaluación de posibles dificultades migratorias.

Why Choose De Maio Immigration Law?