Southern California Family Immigration Lawyer
Every year many thousands of legal immigrants in the United States apply for visas to have their fiancée, spouse or other family member join them in America. The difference between a successful family visa application and a denial is often determined by the immigration lawyer's skills and determination. At the Pasadena, California, immigration law firm of Hanlon & Greene, P.C., we have seen first-hand how important it is for people to be successful when applying for a family visa. The application process can be frustrating and confusing, but our attorneys have a successful history of overcoming the obstacles that often lead to failure.
Adjustment of status or immigrant visas
- K-1 Visas
- Fiancé visas
- K-3 visa
- Visas for siblings
- Visas for parents
When you hire Hanlon & Greene, we handle everything. Our services include gathering all necessary documents, preparing all forms accurately, and submitting your application according to strict timelines and attorney representation at USCIS interviews.
The process includes include:
- The USCIS must approve your initial form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative as a sponsor for visa entry into the U.S. If you intend to be an approved sponsor, you must have current legal status in the United States.
- The U.S. State Department will assign an immigrant visa number to your petition as soon as one becomes available.
- When assigned a visa number, you are eligible to apply for a status of lawful permanent resident. If you are outside of the U.S., the process must be completed at the U.S. Consulate serving your region.
If you want to be a sponsor to bring a family member to America:
- Be ready to prove that you are a legal relative of the person seeking a family visa.
- You must be a naturalized citizen or a legal resident of the United States.
- Be ready to prove that you will support your relative financially.
Who is eligible to apply for a family visa for entry?
- Parents
- Fiancé visas (K1) or spouse (K3)
- Children under age 21, unmarried
- Adult son or daughter, unmarried or married
- Adult brother or sister
Confidential consultation about your family immigration and fiancé visa case.
We accept all major credit cards. Payment plans may also be available.
We are able to provide immigration legal services in languages including:
- Spanish
- Mandarin
- Cantonese
- Vietnamese
- Korean
- Japanese
- Bahasa Indonesian
- Tagalog
- Fukienese
Contact our offices to learn more about family visas and sponsoring a family member for legal immigration into the United States. You will receive expert advice on your legal situation in a confidential consultation.
