U.S. Citizens – Immediate Family

U.S. citizens can file an immigrant visa petition for their:

•  Spouse
• Son or daughter
• Adopted Children
• Parent
• Brother or sister

Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders) – Immediate Family

Lawful Permanent Residents can file an immigrant visa petition for their:

• Spouse
• Unmarried son or daughter
•  Adopted Children

Visa Categories

Immediate Relative – these visas are based on a close family relationship with a U.S. citizen, such as a spouse, child or parent. The number of immigrants in these categories is not limited each fiscal year.

Family Preference – these visas are for specific, more distant, family relationships with a U.S. citizen and some specified relationships with a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR). The number of immigrants in these categories is limited each fiscal year.

Immigration Through Marriage

As a spouse of a U.S. citizen, you can petition for your spouse’s permanent residence status/Green Card. After approval, your spouse can live anywhere in the U.S. and may apply for U.S. citizenship after 3 years of marriage post-Green Card issuance. The process typically takes 9-12 months.

Who Can Be Included:

• Spouse
• Children
• Stepchildren
• Adopted Children

If you are married to a U.S. citizen and have questions about the immigration process, schedule a free consultation with our legal consultants at info@cavallagroup.com.

Fiancé Visa Petition (K-1)

The K-1 visa allows the foreign-citizen fiancé(e) to travel to the U.S. and marry their U.S. citizen sponsor within 90 days of arrival. The process typically takes 6-9 months, with Form I-129F required. Contact our legal team for a free consultation at info@cavallagroup.com.

Permanent Resident/Green Card Holder Petitions:

Permanent residents can petition for their spouse and children under 21, though this process usually takes longer than 12 months for approval.