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The Green Card Process for Family Members of a Permanent Resident

The Green Card Process for Family Members of a Permanent Resident

Oct 13, 2014 | consular processing, family reunification, family-based petition, family-based petitions, Form I-130, Form I-485, Green cards, immigration law, permanent residence, preference categories

In my previous post, I touched upon the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965. As you may know, this landmark immigration act sought to promote family unity as a main priority. As a result, present-day immigration law allows for permanent residents of the United...
Preference Categories for Family-based Immigrant Visas – How Long Do I Have to Wait?

Preference Categories for Family-based Immigrant Visas – How Long Do I Have to Wait?

Oct 6, 2014 | family-based petition, family-based petitions, immigration law, marriage, marriage petition, numerical limitations, preference categories

As a Miami immigration lawyer handling family-based petitions based on marriage to a U.S. citizen or other qualifying relationship, I often field questions about preference categories for family-based immigrant visas.  There are two groups of family based immigrant...
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