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Immigration Law

In general, to be eligible to apply for an immigrant visa, a foreign citizen must be sponsored by a U.S. citizen relative(s), U.S. lawful permanent resident, or by a prospective employer, and be the beneficiary of an approved petition filed with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Learn about the different processes for the major immigrant categories, which are:
Immediate Relative and Family Sponsored

 

  • Family Immigration

  • Marriage to a Foreign National

  • Spouse or Fiancé(e) of U.S. Citizen

  • Spouse of Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) in U.S.

  • Adopting a Child

Employer Sponsored

 

  • Employment Visas

Other Special Immigrants

 

  • Employment: Religious Workers

 

After the immigrant petition has been approved (excluding DV applicants) by USCIS, then the next step is preliminary processing for a visa with the Department of State, National Visa Center.

 

  • Affidavit of Support

  • Required applicant documents (i.e. birth certificates, police reports, marriage/divorce certificates, etc.)

  • Medical Exam/Panel physician information

  • Interviews

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