Family-Based Green Cards – Bringing Loved Ones Home
At Khashmati Law, P.C., our experienced family immigration attorney helps individuals and families reunite and build their future in the United States through family-based immigration petitions. Based in Queens, New York, our immigration lawyer represents clients throughout New York City and across all 50 states in matters involving marriage-based Green Cards, petitions for spouses, children, parents, and siblings, adjustment of status, consular processing, and fiancé visas. Navigating the family immigration process through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can be complicated and emotionally stressful, especially when your family’s future is at stake. Our family immigration attorney provides personalized legal guidance, direct attorney access, and aggressive advocacy to help clients avoid delays, denials, and unnecessary complications while pursuing lawful permanent residence and immigration benefits for their loved ones.
Sponsoring Family as a Green Card Holder
Green card holders can petition for specific close relatives to become permanent residents, including:
- Your spouse
- Your unmarried children under 21
- Your unmarried children of any age
While this process involves government forms, supporting documents, and proof of relationship, you don’t have to handle it alone. Our team will help you gather what you need and prepare a strong, accurate petition tailored to your family’s unique circumstances.
Sponsoring Family as a U.S. Citizen
U.S. citizens have even broader options when it comes to keeping their families together. You can petition for:
- Your spouse
- Your unmarried children under 21
- Your married or unmarried children over 21
- Your parents
- Your siblings (if you are over 21)
Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens—like spouses, young children, and parents—don’t have to wait for a visa to become available. For everyone else, immigration law uses “preference categories,” which determine wait times based on family relationship, country of origin, and the number of visas issued each year.
Family Preference Categories
When a family member doesn’t qualify as an immediate relative, they may still be eligible under one of these preference categories:
- First Preference (F1): Unmarried sons and daughters (21 or older) of U.S. citizens
- Second Preference (F2A): Spouses and unmarried children (under 21) of green card holders
- Second Preference (F2B): Unmarried sons and daughters (21 or older) of green card holders
- Third Preference (F3): Married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens
- Fourth Preference (F4): Siblings of U.S. citizens (21 or older)
Because these visas are limited, the process can take time—but you won’t be waiting alone. We stay by your side, monitoring visa availability and keeping you informed throughout the journey.
Let’s Reunite Your Family—With Care and Clarity
We understand how important it is to bring your family together. Whether you are pursuing a green card for a spouse, child, or parent, or need help understanding your options under the family preference system, we’re here to support you with honesty, compassion, and decades of immigration law experience. Contact Khashmati Law, P.C. 516-717-4757 or schedule a consultation online today to start your journey.