Dallas Family Immigration Lawyer 

When you are ready to sponsor a loved one for a green card, you must submit the appropriate immigration application to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The documentation included in your request will establish that a qualifying family relationship exists under the immediate relative or family preference relative category.

USCIS will review your application and confirm the existence of a family relationship. It can often take up to 12 months for USCIS to approve a family sponsorship petition. If your family member is an immediate relative, they can proceed to the next step as soon as USCIS approves your request. If your loved one is a family preference relative, they must wait until a visa is available before moving forward.

With USCIS approval, your loved one will need to apply for their green card through an adjustment of status or consular processing. If they are already in the United States on another visa, they can use it to adjust their status to lawful permanent residents. They will go through their home country’s U.S. embassy or consular office to complete consular processing if they are located abroad. We can assist you at each stage and help you and your loved one complete all applicable immigration paperwork.

Once your family member completes consular processing or secures an adjustment of status, they will receive their green card and become a lawful permanent resident. They can enter the United States, live anywhere, and work almost any job. Your loved one may be able to naturalize and become a permanent citizen after they live in the U.S. for several years as a lawful permanent resident and meet other eligibility requirements. 

Removing Conditions From a Marriage Green Card

If you sponsor your spouse and receive their visa before you have been married for at least two years, they will receive a “conditional” green card. A conditional green card is valid for only two years, and you and your spouse must take steps to “remove conditions” before it expires.

To remove conditions, you must submit a request to USCIS in the 90-day window before your spouse’s conditional green card is set to expire. USCIS remains wary of marriage fraud, so you will need to include additional immigration documentation that demonstrates the legitimacy of your evolving marriage. You may also need to participate in an additional in-person interview with a USCIS official. You can also remain in the U.S. while your immigration application is processed.

If USCIS approves your petition, your spouse will receive a new green card valid for ten years. These non-conditional green cards can be renewed more easily. Our Dallas family-based immigration lawyer is prepared to help you remove conditions and manage any other obstacles when seeking lawful permanent residency for your loved ones.

Contact Our Dallas Family Immigration Attorney Today 

In the pursuit of reuniting families and realizing the American Dream, the path of family-based immigration in Dallas can be intricate and emotionally charged. At The Law Office of Yovanna Vargas, we understand the complexities and emotions involved in the immigration process because we've been there ourselves as immigrants.

As your dedicated Dallas family-based immigration lawyer, we're committed to guiding you every step of the way, providing the tailored and sophisticated attention your case deserves. Whether you are a U.S. citizen seeking to sponsor a spouse, sibling, parent, child, or a lawful permanent resident aiming to bring your loved ones to the United States, our experienced legal team is here to help.

Contact the Law Office of Yovanna Vargas today to schedule a consultation with our family immigration lawyer in Dallas!