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Family Visas and Other Processes

Support with family petitions, work permits, immigration record requests, naturalization, and tourist visas, with the same personalized attention at every stage of the process.

Family
I-130
Family Petitions

Family petitions allow U.S. citizens and permanent residents to request a Green Card for their direct relatives, including spouses, children, parents, and siblings, depending on the relationship category.

Requirements
✓ Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
✓ Prove the family relationship with official documentation (certificates, records)
✓ The beneficiary relative must meet immigration admissibility requirements
✓ In categories with a limited quota, wait for visa availability according to priority
Benefits
✓ Immediate relatives of citizens (spouse, unmarried minor children, parents) face no quota wait
✓ Possibility of adjustment of status if the relative is already in the U.S.
✓ Allows permanent family reunification
✓ Can be combined with a work and travel permit while the case is processed
Key Facts — I-130
Minimum investment
Not applicable
Total time
8 months to several years (by category)
Annual quota
Limited (except immediate relatives)
Direct Green Card
Yes
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Work Permit
EAD
Employment Authorization

The EAD (Employment Authorization Document) is the work permit that allows certain individuals to work legally in the United States while their main immigration process — such as adjustment of status, asylum, or a family petition — is pending.

Requirements
✓ Have an eligible immigration case pending (adjustment of status, asylum, DACA, etc.)
✓ File Form I-765 with USCIS
✓ Meet the specific requirements of the corresponding eligibility category
✓ Have no immigration bars that would disqualify the application
Benefits
✓ Allows you to work legally while your main process is resolved
✓ Serves as a valid form of identification in the United States
✓ Renewable as long as the underlying process remains active
✓ In many cases can be requested together with a travel permit (Advance Parole)
Records
FOIA
Immigration Record Request

The FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) process lets you request your personal immigration file from agencies such as USCIS, CBP, or ICE. It's useful for reviewing your history, correcting errors, or preparing immigration cases.

Requirements
✓ Be the subject of the file or their authorized legal representative
✓ File a formal request with the relevant agency (USCIS, CBP, or ICE)
✓ Provide enough information to identify the requested file
✓ Allow time for a response, which can vary depending on the agency
Benefits
✓ Full access to your immigration history and prior documents
✓ Useful for identifying and correcting errors in past files
✓ A key tool for preparing appeals or new immigration cases
✓ Gives you a clear understanding of your case's status and past decisions
Key Facts — FOIA
Minimum investment
Not applicable
Total time
Weeks to several months
Agencies
USCIS, CBP, ICE
Attorney required
Recommended, not mandatory
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Citizenship
N-400
Naturalization and Citizenship

Naturalization is the process through which a permanent resident becomes a U.S. citizen, gaining rights such as voting, holding a U.S. passport, and full protection from deportation.

Requirements
✓ Be a lawful permanent resident for at least 5 years (or 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen)
✓ Demonstrate continuous physical presence and good moral character
✓ Pass the U.S. English and civics exam
✓ File Form N-400 and attend the interview with USCIS
Benefits
✓ Right to vote in federal, state, and local elections
✓ U.S. passport and consular protection abroad
✓ Eligibility to sponsor more relatives through faster processes
✓ Permanent protection against deportation
Key Facts — N-400
Minimum investment
Not applicable
Total time
8–14 months
Exam required
English and civics
Outcome
Permanent citizenship
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Short Stay
B-2
Tourist Visa

The B-2 visa allows foreign citizens to enter the United States for tourism, visiting relatives, medical treatment, or recreational activities, without authorization to work during their stay.

Requirements
✓ Demonstrate strong ties to your home country (job, family, property)
✓ Show sufficient financial means to cover the cost of the trip
✓ Have a clear, temporary purpose for the trip (tourism, visit, health)
✓ Have no history of prior immigration violations in the U.S.
Benefits
✓ Allows stays of up to 6 months per entry, with the possibility of extension
✓ Generally valid for up to 10 years for multiple entries
✓ Can be combined with family visits, events, or medical treatments
✓ Streamlined process through a consular interview
Key Facts — B-2
Minimum investment
Not applicable
Approval time
Days to weeks (consular appointment)
Validity
Up to 10 years
Allows work
No
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Family Petitions
Reunite With Your Family in the U.S.
✓ You're a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
✓ You want to petition for your spouse, children, parents, or siblings
✓ You have the documentation to prove the relationship
EAD
You Need a Work Permit
✓ You have an immigration process pending
✓ You want to work legally while your case is resolved
✓ You're also looking for a travel permit (Advance Parole)
FOIA
You Want to Review Your Immigration File
✓ You need your full history with USCIS, CBP, or ICE
✓ You're looking to correct errors from a prior case
✓ You're preparing an appeal or new process
Naturalization / B-2 Visa
Citizenship or a Visit to the U.S.
✓ You're a permanent resident ready to naturalize
✓ You're looking to travel to the U.S. for tourism or a family visit
✓ You want clear guidance on the right process for you
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