1. Family sponsored immigration may include the following:

  • Immediate relatives,
  • Widow(er)s,
  • VAWA petitioners (battered spouses, children or parents),
  • Spouse, parent, or child of member of Armed Forces who died in combat.

Preference system – Preference system is divided between following family preferences:

  • First Preference – Unmarried sons and daughters of United States Citizens;
  • Second Preference – Spouses and unmarried children and sons and daughters;
  • Third Preference – Married sons and daughters of United States Citizens;
  • Fourth Preference – Brothers and Sisters of United States Citizens.

For relative preference petitions, the priority date is the date the I-130 petition is properly filed with the USCIS in the U.S. or when permissible abroad. Certain petitions automatically convert to others but retain, if relevant, their original priority date.
Our office handles all kinds of family sponsored petitions and adjustment of status.

2. K-1 Visa:

K-visa is obtained for a fiancé(e)s. The criteria for obtaining K-1 visa is:

  • A fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen;
  • Seeks to enter U.S. solely to conclude a valid marriage with petitioner;
  • Marry within 90 days after entry;
  • Minor children of fiancés can accompany them (K-2)
    United States Citizen files I-129 F petition with USCIS. Must provide proof that:
  • There is a bona fide intention to marry within 90 days of fiancé’s entry;
  • No legal impediments to marry;
  • Have previously met in person within 2 years of filing petition. USCIS may waive the in-person requirement if it would cause “extreme hardship” to the petitioner or would “violate strict and long established customs of the beneficiary’s foreign culture or social practice.” 8 C.F.R. §214.2(k)(2);
  • Petitioner must provide criminal records, if any;
  • Distinction between proving intention to marry and closeness of relationship.

Our office has experience to handle K-1 visa cases and we provide detail guidance to our clients to help them understand the process and the requirements to qualify for the K visa.