Family Based Petitions

As immigrants ourselves, the attorneys at Jorge H. Martinez Attorney At Law, understand the importance of reuniting families. Our Hamilton immigration attorneys offer guidance and counsel throughout your petition.

Speak to a Hamilton family-based immigration attorney at Jorge H. Martinez Attorney at Law. We have served Hamilton for over a decade. Contact us online or call (513) 275-1081. ¡Hablamos Español!

What is a Family Based Petition?

Family based petitions allow U.S. citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) to sponsor their specific family members to immigrate to the United States. There are two types of family-based immigrant categories: immediate relative and family preference.

Immediate relative visas are based on the relationship the U.S. citizen or green card holder has with the foreign citizen.

Examples of immediate relatives are:

• A husband or wife
• A minor (under 21), unmarried child of a U.S. citizen
• Unmarried son or daughter over 21 years old
• Married son or daughter of any age

If you are a U.S. citizen who is over 21 years old, you may also petition any brothers or sisters and your parents.

Family preference visas cover distant family relationships and there is a limit to how many immigrants are given admission to the U.S. every fiscal year.

Are There Limits to Family-Based Immigration?

There are limits to family-based immigration when it comes to the type of relative you may petition for as a U.S. citizen and as a lawful permanent resident.

U.S. citizenships may sponsor:

• Their spouse
• Their children
• Their parent
• Their siblings

A Lawful Permanent Resident may sponsor:

• Their spouse
• Their unmarried children

The conversation around family based petitions for immigration is always changing, and our firm can easily explain even the most complex immigration laws. Whether you are located in the United States or elsewhere in the world, we can assist your case and provide reliable counsel.

Serving Family Members Worldwide Since 2009

Coming to the United States can be an arduous process. If you are seeking to begin the process for members of your family, look no further than our Hamilton, OH immigration attorneys. We have first-hand experience with the legal process and can provide an honest assessment of your family based petition.

We can help petition for the following family members:

• Children
• Fiancés
• Parents
• Siblings
• Spouses
• Step-children
• Step-siblings

The process can differ depending on the current legal status of the family member in the United States. A United States citizen will likely have a smoother case than a green card holder. Regardless of your situation, working with an immigration lawyer offers the best chance for success.

Offering Services to Ohio, Colombia & Beyond

Our bilingual attorneys have prior experience representing clients across the globe. We have worked with a variety of different situations. What every client has in common is the desire to bring their families to join them in the United States. Take the positive steps that you need by working with Jorge H. Martinez Attorney At Law. Our Hamilton, OH immigration lawyers can advocate on your behalf and provide the voice you need to successfully resolve your case.

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