{"id":1231,"date":"2024-10-31T14:54:23","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T14:54:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abaudlegal.com\/?page_id=1231"},"modified":"2024-10-31T16:33:45","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T16:33:45","slug":"family-petition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.abaudlegal.com\/en\/family-petition\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Petition"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1231\" class=\"elementor elementor-1231\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ba4cc62 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4ba4cc62\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e512e2a elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"5e512e2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; preserveAspectRatio=&#039;none&#039; overflow=&#039;visible&#039; height=&#039;100%&#039; viewBox=&#039;0 0 24 24&#039; fill=&#039;none&#039; stroke=&#039;black&#039; stroke-width=&#039;2&#039; stroke-linecap=&#039;square&#039; stroke-miterlimit=&#039;10&#039;%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M0,6c6,0,6,13,12,13S18,6,24,6&#039;\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;);\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7768374 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7768374\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Family Petition<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f799069 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2f799069\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fe3278e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2fe3278e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3406a164 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3406a164\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to bring your loved ones to live with you in the United States, starting with the <strong>I-130 Family Petition<\/strong> is key. This process allows U.S. citizens and permanent residents to prove their family relationship, giving eligible relatives a chance to secure a visa and live legally in the country. 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https:\/\/www.abaudlegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Depositphotos_547898824_XL-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.abaudlegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Depositphotos_547898824_XL-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.abaudlegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Depositphotos_547898824_XL.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23256b66 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"23256b66\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45a3f31e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"45a3f31e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A family petition for immigration is a process where a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident files a petition with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to bring eligible foreign relatives to live in the United States.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a869ee4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a869ee4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A family petition is a procedure through which U.S. citizens and permanent residents can request legal residency for immediate family members. This process involves filing Form I-130 to prove the family connection and initiate the application.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1e879f e-con-full elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f1e879f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40513a0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"40513a0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abaudlegal.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Contact Us<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a8cb275 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7a8cb275\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-522ca0ad e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"522ca0ad\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22d4d9b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"22d4d9b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The eligibility to file a family petition depends on several factors, including the petitioner's relationship to the beneficiary and their immigration status. Generally, U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents can file petitions for certain family members.\n\nHere are some common categories of individuals who can file a family petition:\n\n*   **U.S. Citizens:**\n    *   Spouses\n    *   Children (unmarried or married, under or over 21)\n    *   Parents (if the U.S. citizen is over 21)\n    *   Siblings (if the U.S. citizen is over 21)\n\n*   **Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders):**\n    *   Spouses\n    *   Unmarried children (under 21)\n    *   Unmarried sons and daughters (over 21)\n\nThe specific requirements and classifications can be complex, and eligibility is determined by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). It's advisable to consult with an immigration attorney or refer to USCIS resources for detailed and up-to-date information.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4afbb04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4afbb04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligible relationships for a family petition include:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e5e4c2f elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"2e5e4c2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Spouses, unmarried children (under and over 21), and parents of U.S. citizens.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Spouses and unmarried children (under and over 21) of permanent residents.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Siblings of U.S. citizens (if the citizen is at least 21 years old).<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53a8e78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"53a8e78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meeting these criteria brings you closer to reuniting with your loved ones. Partnering with an immigration attorney can increase your chances of success. 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stroke-width=&#039;2&#039; stroke-linecap=&#039;square&#039; stroke-miterlimit=&#039;10&#039;%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M0,6c6,0,6,13,12,13S18,6,24,6&#039;\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;);\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9505f48 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9505f48\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">To qualify for residency through a family petition, you must have a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident relative who is eligible to petition for you. The specific requirements and waiting times vary depending on the relationship between the petitioner and the beneficiary, as well as the beneficiary's country of origin and immigration status.\n\nHere's a general overview of the process and requirements:\n\n**1. Eligible U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident Petitioner:**\n\n*   **U.S. Citizens can petition for:**\n    *   Spouses\n    *   Children (unmarried sons and daughters of any age, and married sons and daughters of any age)\n    *   Parents (if the U.S. citizen is 21 years or older)\n    *   Siblings (if the U.S. citizen is 21 years or older)\n*   **Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) can petition for:**\n    *   Spouses\n    *   Unmarried children of any age\n    *   Married children of any age\n\n**2. Beneficiary (You) Must Meet Certain Criteria:**\n\n*   Generally, you must be admissible to the United States. This means you cannot have certain criminal convictions, health issues, or immigration violations that would make you ineligible for a green card.\n*   You must be outside the U.S. (for consular processing) or already in the U.S. and eligible to adjust your status (for adjustment of status).\n\n**3. The Petition Process:**\n\n*   **File Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative:** The U.S. citizen or LPR files this petition with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to establish the qualifying family relationship.\n*   **USCIS Approves the I-130:** If USCIS approves the petition, it means the relationship has been recognized. However, this does not grant a visa or green card immediately.\n*   **Visa Availability (Priority Date):**\n    *   **Immediate Relatives of U.S. Citizens:** Spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents of U.S. citizens (if the citizen is 21+) are considered \"immediate relatives.\" There is no annual limit on visas for them, so they do not have to wait for a visa number to become available.\n    *   **Preference Categories:** All other family relationships fall into preference categories, which have annual limits. You will be assigned a \"priority date\" when the I-130 is filed. You will need to wait until your priority date becomes \"current\" according to the Visa Bulletin published by the Department of State before you can proceed with applying for a green card. Waiting times in preference categories can range from several months to many years.\n\n**4. Applying for the Green Card:**\n\n*   **Consular Processing (If you are outside the U.S.):** Once your priority date is current (if applicable) and the I-130 is approved, the case will be sent to the National Visa Center (NVC). You will then apply for an immigrant visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate in your home country.\n*   **Adjustment of Status (If you are inside the U.S. and eligible):** If you are already in the U.S. and meet certain eligibility requirements (e.g., you entered legally, your priority date is current, and you have not violated your immigration status), you may be able to file Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, with USCIS concurrently with or after the I-130 approval.\n\n**Key Factors Affecting Qualification and Timelines:**\n\n*   **Type of Family Relationship:** Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens have the fastest path.\n*   **Petitioner's Immigration Status:** U.S. citizens generally have more options for petitioning than LPRs.\n*   **Beneficiary's Country of Origin:** Visa Bulletin wait times can vary by country due to demand.\n*   **Beneficiary's Current Location:** Whether you apply from inside or outside the U.S.\n*   **Eligibility for Adjustment of Status:** If you are already in the U.S.\n*   **Completeness and Accuracy of Documentation:** Any errors or missing documents can cause significant delays.\n\n**Important Considerations:**\n\n*   **Consult an Immigration Attorney:** The immigration process can be complex. It is highly recommended to consult with an experienced immigration attorney who can assess your specific situation, guide you through the process, and help you avoid potential pitfalls.\n*   **Be Patient:** Family-based immigration can involve long waiting periods, especially for those in preference categories.\n\nTo determine your specific eligibility and the expected timeline, you will need to gather details about your U.S. citizen or LPR relative and your relationship.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c787316 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c787316\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To apply for residency through a family member, there are <strong>five main requirements<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b0c6cb elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"0b0c6cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"><b>Prove familial relationship<\/b> You'll need to be a close family member\u2014spouse, child, or parent\u2014of a U.S. citizen or green card holder.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"><b>Form I-130<\/b> Your family member starts the process by submitting this form.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"><b>Meet Eligibility Standards<\/b> Comply with immigration regulations and maintain a clean legal record.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas 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e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"153e88a2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6407cdf1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6407cdf1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How a Family Petition Can Benefit You<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1758b8bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1758b8bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A family petition allows you to obtain:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11b239a9 elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"11b239a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPermanent Residency\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThis allows eligible family members to live legally in the United States as permanent residents.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22a11fa3 elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"22a11fa3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWork Authorization:\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYou will receive permission to work legally while waiting for your Green Card, giving you the opportunity to earn an income and support your well-being.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d4e6510 elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"3d4e6510\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFamily Reunification\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t The petition allows you to legally reunite with your loved ones in the United States, offering stability and emotional support.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46167baa e-con-full elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"46167baa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1612d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"d1612d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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elementor-element-3dd0e66e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3dd0e66e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How can I obtain U.S. residency through a family petition?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-537b4e00 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"537b4e00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-no-translation=\"\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to obtain U.S. residency, a citizen or permanent resident family member must first submit an I-130 petition for you. After it\u2019s approved and there\u2019s a visa available, you can move forward with your green card application.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This process allows you to live legally in the United States with your loved ones, as long as you meet the necessary requirements.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a42a6a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a42a6a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-no-translation=\"\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>.elementor-element-a42a6a0{display:none !important}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b09edfa e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2b09edfa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Request a Family Petition When a Waiver Is Needed<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0591cba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0591cba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For family petitions, you may apply for a waiver by submitting Form I-601 or I-601A, depending on whether the applicant is inside or outside the U.S. These waivers allow the process to continue despite immigration violations or certain offenses, provided that extreme hardship to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family member can be 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Contact us for a customized consultation to receive guidance on applying for a family petition waiver.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77d1729 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"77d1729\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd03adc elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"dd03adc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=13103658356\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fab fa-whatsapp\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">WhatsApp<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-194a5675 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"194a5675\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-575cfa3b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"575cfa3b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47f8ede1 elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"47f8ede1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; preserveAspectRatio=&#039;none&#039; overflow=&#039;visible&#039; height=&#039;100%&#039; viewBox=&#039;0 0 24 24&#039; fill=&#039;none&#039; stroke=&#039;black&#039; stroke-width=&#039;2&#039; stroke-linecap=&#039;square&#039; stroke-miterlimit=&#039;10&#039;%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M0,6c6,0,6,13,12,13S18,6,24,6&#039;\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;);\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3848a11a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3848a11a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Immigration Attorney for Family Petitions <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e0e119b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e0e119b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are here to provide the attention your case deserves, focusing on effective and timely solutions. 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Each relationship type has its own wait time, but all paths bring family members closer to joining you in the U.S.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4978a681 elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"4978a681\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-no-translation=\"\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>.elementor-element-4978a681{display:none !important}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-246b59a8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"246b59a8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54cec477 elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"54cec477\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; 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If you're one of the thousands of applicants hoping for a chance to obtain a Green Card, this month brings crucial data that could mark the beginning of your final stage in the immigration process.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abaudlegal.com\/en\/boletin-de-visas-mayo-2026-actualizaciones-clave-y-proximos-pasos-para-tu-residencia\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Bolet\u00edn de Visas Mayo 2026\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-3811 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abaudlegal.com\/en\/boletin-visas-abril2026\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abaudlegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026_abril_portada-300x192.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-4309\" alt=\"Visa Bulletin Blog\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abaudlegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026_abril_portada-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abaudlegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026_abril_portada-1024x655.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abaudlegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026_abril_portada-768x491.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abaudlegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026_abril_portada-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/www.abaudlegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026_abril_portada.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.abaudlegal.com\/en\/boletin-visas-abril2026\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tVisa Bulletin April 2026\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tMarch 25, 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Excellent news for the immigrant community! The April 2026 Visa Bulletin has been officially published by the U.S. Department of State, and this month brings changes that could alter the course of thousands of processes.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abaudlegal.com\/en\/boletin-visas-abril2026\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Bolet\u00edn de Visas Abril 2026\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-936 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abaudlegal.com\/en\/parole-in-place-orden-ejecutiva-de-la-administracion-biden\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abaudlegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Parole_blog-300x192.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-4322\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abaudlegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Parole_blog-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abaudlegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Parole_blog-1024x654.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abaudlegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Parole_blog-768x491.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abaudlegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Parole_blog-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/www.abaudlegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Parole_blog.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.abaudlegal.com\/en\/parole-in-place-orden-ejecutiva-de-la-administracion-biden\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tParole in Place, Biden Administration Executive Order\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tAugust 19, 2024\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>On June 18th of this year, the Joe Biden administration announced new legal protections for some undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens and a small number of young people<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abaudlegal.com\/en\/parole-in-place-orden-ejecutiva-de-la-administracion-biden\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Parole in Place, Orden Ejecutiva de la Administraci\u00f3n Biden\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-630 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abaudlegal.com\/en\/visa-vawa-un-rayo-de-esperanza-para-las-victimas-de-violencia-domestica\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abaudlegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Vawarayo_blog-300x192.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-4325\" alt=\"Visa VAWA: A Ray of Hope for Victims of Domestic Violence\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abaudlegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Vawarayo_blog-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abaudlegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Vawarayo_blog-1024x654.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abaudlegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Vawarayo_blog-768x491.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abaudlegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Vawarayo_blog-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/www.abaudlegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Vawarayo_blog.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.abaudlegal.com\/en\/visa-vawa-un-rayo-de-esperanza-para-las-victimas-de-violencia-domestica\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tVisa VAWA: A Ray of Hope for Victims of Domestic Violence\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tJuly 6, 2023\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Domestic violence is a global problem that unfortunately affects many people. 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