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Family Based Immigration Lawyer

Reunite your family with comprehensive immigration solutions

Family Based Petitions encompass a broad range of immigration processes designed to reunite families and secure their future together in the United States.

At Saavedra and Perez Law, we specialize in facilitating the complex pathways of Adjustment of Status (AOS), Fiancé Visas, Consular Processing, Section 245i provisions, and Petitions to Remove Conditions on Residence (I-751). Our approach is founded on empathy, precision, and a deep understanding of family-centered immigration law.

Family-Based Petitions Immigration

Eligibility Criteria for Family Based Petitions

To benefit from our Family Based Petitions services, you or your family member must meet specific criteria depending on the petition type:

Adjustment of Status (AOS):

Available if you are currently in the U.S. and wish to adjust your status to permanent resident based on a familial relationship with a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

  • Immediate relatives of a U.S. citizen — including spouses, children under 21, and parents of citizens over 21 — can apply without any waiting period.
  • If you are a relative of a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident, you may be eligible for a family-based immigrant visa under these preference categories:
    • First Preference (F1): This category is for unmarried sons and daughters of U.S. citizens.
    • Second Preference (F2): This category is for spouses, children, and unmarried sons and daughters of permanent residents.
      • F2A: This is for spouses and children of permanent residents.
      • F2B: This is for unmarried sons and daughters (21 years of age or older) of permanent residents.
    • Third Preference (F3): This category is for married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens.
    • Fourth Preference (F4): This category is for brothers and sisters of adult U.S. citizens.

Fiancé Visas (K-1):

For U.S. citizens who wish to bring their foreign fiancé(e) to the U.S. for the purpose of marriage.

Consular Processing:

For individuals who are outside the U.S. and seeking to enter as permanent residents through a U.S. embassy or consulate.

Section 245i:

This provision allows certain individuals who are beneficiaries of family-based petitions filed before April 30, 2001, to adjust their status even if they entered the U.S. unlawfully or violated the terms of their visa.

Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence (I-751):

Required for conditional residents who obtained their status through marriage and wish to convert it to permanent residency.

What are the benefits of Family Based Petitions?

Pursuing Family Based Petitions offers significant advantages:

Legal Permanent Residency:

Provides a pathway for you or your loved ones to live, work, and study permanently in the U.S.

Family Reunification:

Facilitates the legal process to bring or keep your family together in the United States.

Protection Under U.S. Law:

Secures legal status and protection, allowing families to build a stable life without fear of deportation.

Saavedra & Perez’s Family Based Petitions Services Include:

Personalized Legal Consultation:

  • We offer detailed consultations to discuss your specific family situation and identify the appropriate pathway under U.S. immigration law.
  • Our compassionate approach ensures you feel understood and respected throughout your family’s immigration journey.

Detailed Case Preparation and Filing:

  • Our team meticulously prepares and files all necessary applications and supporting documents, tailored to meet the unique needs of your family.
  • We handle cases involving AOS, fiancé visas, consular processing, Section 245i, and I-751 petitions with thoroughness and care.

Guidance Through the Entire Process:

  • From initial application to final approval, we guide you through every step, including attending interviews and managing communication with USCIS.
  • We ensure that you are well-prepared and confident at every stage of the application process.

Future Planning and Adjustment of Status:

  • We assist with future adjustments of status and citizenship applications, ensuring long-term security for you and your family.
  • Our ongoing support extends to helping you understand and access other legal rights and benefits available to residents and citizens.

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If you are looking to bring your family together or secure your family’s future in the U.S., reach out to Saavedra and Perez Law for a confidential consultation. Our expert team is ready to help you navigate the complexities of family-based immigration and ensure a successful outcome for your loved ones.

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Attorney Michelle Perez

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Michelle Perez

Immigration Removal Defense | Immigration Appeals | Crimmigration | VAWA | Military-Based Immigration

Michelle Perez, JD, is a founding attorney at Saavedra & Perez Law, PLLC, where she leads the firm's removal defense and immigration appeals practice. The daughter of immigrants herself, Michelle has lived this work firsthand - including personally guiding her father through the pardon process after decades-old criminal charges kept him from his home country for 58 years. Licensed in Florida with over a decade of experience, she represents clients in Immigration Court, before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and in federal proceedings, concentrating on removal defense, cancellation of removal, VAWA, waivers, and complex immigration matters involving criminal history. A member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), she has presented at AILA panels on immigration law and client experience. Michelle is known for taking on complex, high-stakes cases and crafting creative legal arguments.

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