United States citizens and lawful permanent residents have the right to file for certain family members to have lawful permanent residency in the United States. The attorneys of Flecha Law have years of experience helping clients file for their family members, and in particular, filing for their spouses by proving a good faith marriage. In particular, Flecha Law has extensive experience navigating the nuances of assisting undocumented spouses and other family members in receiving lawful permanent residency.
I-130 Petition for Relatives of US Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents
I-130: United States Citizens have the right to petition for their parents, spouse, adult siblings, and children to have lawful permanent residency in the United States, while a Lawful Permanent Resident has the right to petition for their spouse and children. Having an approved I-130 Petition is the first step in qualifying for lawful permanent residency. Read our pages on Consular Processing and Adjustment of Status to learn more about the process of filing for lawful permanent residency!
Consular Processing
Consular Processing is the act of applying for lawful permanent residency with a U.S. Embassy abroad. This process is utilized for people who live outside the United States, and for people currently in the United States who entered the country “without inspection.” The attorneys of Flecha Law can help you determine if you qualify to apply for lawful permanent residency via consular processing.
Adjustment of Status
:“Adjustment of Status” is a technical term for applying for lawful permanent residency from within the United States. Adjustment of Status is generally only possible for those who have entered the United States “with inspection,” meaning the United States government granted you permission to enter the United States via an entry with a visa or other immigration status. The attorneys of Flecha Law can help you determine if you qualify for Adjustment of Status.
I-601 Waiver of Inadmissibility
Our immigration laws list all the scenarios when someone is “inadmissible,” or not eligible to be approved for lawful permanent residency. In some cases, our immigration law permits one to apply for an I-601 Waiver of Inadmissibility, depending on the inadmissibility ground at play. The attorneys of Flecha Law can help you determine if you may be inadmissible to the United States, and if so, if an I-601 Waiver of Inadmissibility is available.
I-601A Provisional Waiver of Unlawful Presence
The I-601A Provisional Waiver of Unlawful Presence is available to certain immigrant visa applicants who have a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse or parent. If approved, this waiver enables an immigrant visa applicant to travel abroad for consular processing without receiving the unlawful presence bar on returning to the United States. The attorneys of Flecha Law have helped many people from all of the world apply for the I-601A Waiver of Unlawful Presence – contact us to evaluate your case and if the requisite level of hardship exists to file!
I-212 Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States After Deportation or Removal
If a person was deported from the United States, he or she will receive a bar on returning to the United States for 10 years. However, if that person has a legal manner to return to the United States via a family-based or other immigration visa, he or she can apply to return to the United States prior to the expiration of the 10 year bar. That requires approval of an I-212 Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States After Deportation or Removal. USCIS will weigh the positive and negative factors in your case in determining whether to grant you permission to return to the United States. The attorneys of Flecha Law are able to evaluate your case and help you determine if you can qualify for the I-212 Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States After Deportation or Removal.
Adjustment of Status under INA § 245(i)
If one entered the United States “without inspection,” meaning crossing the U.S. Border without proper documentation or paperwork, Adjustment of Status is only available in limited circumstances. For example, INA § 245(i) permits some people to apply for Adjustment of Status, despite entering the United States without inspection. The attorneys of Flecha Law can help you determine if you qualify for Adjustment of Status.