Family Based Immigration Petitions
Family based immigration is becoming a U.S. permanent resident through certain family relations. A U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident may file an immigration petition with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for certain relatives.
Adjustment of Status: A U.S. citizen's immediate relative who was admitted to the U.S. with inspection may stay in the U.S. to adjust status even if he/she is currently out of status.
Provisional Waivers I601a: A U.S. citizen's or permanent resident's immediate relative who was NOT admitted to the U.S. with inspection may request a Waiver of Unlawful Presence while remaining in the U.S. You will know USCIS's decision on this issue BEFORE leaving the U.S. for consular processing.
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (Dreamers)
Initial requests and renewals. See DACA tab above.
U Visa/VAWA
Victims of Domestic Violence or other violent crimes may be eligible for a U Visa.
Under VAWA, spouses and children of abusive U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents may obtain lawful permanent residence without the assistance of the abusive spouse or parent.
Naturalization/Becoming a U.S. Citizen
You may apply for Naturalization if you have resided in the U.S. for 5 years continuously as a Lawful Permanent Resident (3 years if married to a U.S. Citizen). You must be able to establish that you have Good Moral Character. You must demonstrate an understanding of the English language, as well as knowledge and understanding of basic U.S. history and government, unless you meet certain specific exceptions.
Family based immigration is becoming a U.S. permanent resident through certain family relations. A U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident may file an immigration petition with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for certain relatives.
Adjustment of Status: A U.S. citizen's immediate relative who was admitted to the U.S. with inspection may stay in the U.S. to adjust status even if he/she is currently out of status.
Provisional Waivers I601a: A U.S. citizen's or permanent resident's immediate relative who was NOT admitted to the U.S. with inspection may request a Waiver of Unlawful Presence while remaining in the U.S. You will know USCIS's decision on this issue BEFORE leaving the U.S. for consular processing.
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (Dreamers)
Initial requests and renewals. See DACA tab above.
U Visa/VAWA
Victims of Domestic Violence or other violent crimes may be eligible for a U Visa.
Under VAWA, spouses and children of abusive U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents may obtain lawful permanent residence without the assistance of the abusive spouse or parent.
Naturalization/Becoming a U.S. Citizen
You may apply for Naturalization if you have resided in the U.S. for 5 years continuously as a Lawful Permanent Resident (3 years if married to a U.S. Citizen). You must be able to establish that you have Good Moral Character. You must demonstrate an understanding of the English language, as well as knowledge and understanding of basic U.S. history and government, unless you meet certain specific exceptions.