Helping Families Stay Together
It can be very difficult for families to maintain their unity when immigrating to the United States. Often, one family member comes to this country without loved ones, with the hope of building a better life. After arrival, they find out just how much they miss their family, and they are eager to learn how they can stay in the U.S. but bring their family here as well.
At Bleile & Associates, we are ready to work directly with you and your loved ones. We will guide you through the complex U.S. immigration laws and explore all your options for reuniting your family in this country. Stephenie Lape, an experienced Cincinnati family visa attorney, leads our immigration law practice. She is dedicated to helping families use the immigration laws to stay together.
To schedule a free consultation to discuss your family's immigration concerns, please call (513) 878-1436, (859) 759-4076, or contact us online..
Understanding the Preference System
The chance to unite with family here in the U.S. is one of the main reasons people seek visas. Options for bringing your family to this country will depend on whether you have a green card or whether you are a citizen. Further, the waiting period for a visa largely depends on what preference category you fall into and what country your family is coming from.
For U.S. citizens wishing to bring family in from another country, options include:
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First Preference: for unmarried children of U.S. citizens
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Third Preference: for married children of U.S. citizens
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Fourth Preference: for brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens
- Fiancè visas: Fiancès of U.S. citizens can stay in the U.S. for 90 days to get married and apply for permanent residency.
For permanent residents (green card holders) wishing to bring family members to the U.S., available visa types include:
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Second Preference: for spouses and unmarried children of permanent residents
- V Visas: for spouses of children of permanent residents (only available if the permanent resident filed a petition for the spouse or child before December 21, 2000 and the petition is still pending)
Contact a Mason Spousal Visa Attorney
With the assistance of an immigration lawyer, you do not have to apply for immigration benefits or deal with the U.S. government on your own. To schedule a free consultation to discuss your specific immigration needs, please call (513) 878-1436, (859) 759-4076, or contact us online.
