Family Preference Visa Attorney in Cupertino
Helping Clients with Family-Based Petitions
Do you have a family member who is a citizen or lawful permanent resident
of the United States? They may be able to sponsor you to help you gain
entry into the country. With the assistance of our knowledgeable Cupertino
family preference visa attorney, you can navigate your immigration process
with a greater level of ease and confidence.
Attorney Widman is here to provide skilled guidance every step of the way.
Contact the Law Offices of Timothy D. Widman online or call
(408) 780-1684 for assistance with the paperwork and procedures associated with family
preference visas.
Categories of Family Preference Visas
The exact process you use to obtain a family-based green card will depend
on your current location. If you are in the U.S. lawfully, you will need to
adjust your status to permanent residence, which you can do without leaving the country.
If you are not yet in the U.S., you will need to apply for an immigrant
visa through
consular processing, and you will present this visa at a U.S. port of entry. If CBP allows
you into the U.S., you will receive your green card in the mail.
There are four categories that family members fall into, based on the immigration
laws of the United States.
The four preference categories include:
- Adult (21 and older) unmarried children of U.S. citizens.
- Spouses and unmarried children of lawful permanent residents. Children
under 21 have a higher preference within this category than those who
are 21 or older.
- Married children of U.S. citizens.
- Siblings of U.S. citizens (citizens must be 21 or older).
