Family-Based Immigration Attorney In Redlands, California

Two types of family members are eligible to apply: U.S. citizens’ immediate relatives and a broader category, called “preference relatives.” According to immigration law, immediate relatives are the U.S. citizen’s spouse, unmarried minor children, and parents, provided the U.S. citizen is 21 years old or older. The qualifications for preference relatives are more complicated and consist of four levels. The highest preference goes to U.S. citizens’ adult unmarried children, followed by lawful permanent residents’ spouses and unmarried children. The third preference category is U.S. citizens’ married children, followed by U.S. citizens’ siblings, provided that the U.S. citizen is at least 21 years old. Fiancés of U.S. citizens, however, are eligible for a special visa (link to fiancé visa page) and have a similar status as immediate relatives, provided that their wedding takes place within 90 days of their arrival. To speed up the process, it helps to have a legal team that can make sure that everything is in order.