Immigration Services
Family Immigration
Petitions, adjustment, consular processing, waivers, and related family immigration matters.
Overview
Family Immigration
Family-based immigration is the most common pathway to permanent residence in the United States. U.S. citizens may petition for spouses, children, parents, and siblings. Lawful permanent residents may petition for spouses and unmarried children.
Each relationship has its own category, timing, and processing path. Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens are not subject to annual visa quotas, while preference categories are limited and can involve lengthy waits.
Anderson Immigration Law Group handles family petitions from the initial petition through consular processing or adjustment of status. We also represent families through waivers, prior immigration complications, fiancé visa cases, conditional-residence removal, and cases involving relatives in different countries.
Who This Service Is For
Situations We Commonly Review
- U.S. citizens petitioning for a spouse, child, parent, or sibling
- Lawful permanent residents petitioning for a spouse or unmarried child
- Couples pursuing a fiancé or fiancée visa
- Families pursuing adjustment of status inside the United States
- Families completing consular processing abroad
- Petitioners or beneficiaries with prior removal, unlawful presence, criminal history, denials, or other complications
Sound like your situation? Request a consultation or call 888-305-0261.
Our Process and What to Expect
A Clearer View of the Process
- 01
Relationship and Strategy Review
Confirm the qualifying relationship, petitioner status, visa category, processing route, and any issues that could affect eligibility.
- 02
Petition Filing
Prepare the family petition and evidence of the relationship.
- 03
NVC or Adjustment Processing
Complete National Visa Center and consular steps for relatives abroad or adjustment-of-status filings for eligible relatives in the United States.
- 04
Interview Preparation
Prepare the petitioner and beneficiary for the consular or USCIS interview and organize civil, financial, and relationship evidence.
- 05
Decision and Post-Approval Steps
Address visa issuance, permanent residence, conditional residence, and later removal of conditions where applicable.
- 06
Waivers and Complications
When needed, prepare waiver strategies and respond to prior immigration violations, removals, criminal history, denials, or requests for evidence.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Every case is different — these answers are general information, not legal advice about your situation. For advice about your case, call 888-305-0261 or request a consultation.
How long does a family petition take?
Timing varies widely by relationship, petitioner status, beneficiary location, country of chargeability, government processing, and visa-number availability.
Can I petition for more than one relative?
Yes. Each qualifying relative generally requires a separate petition, and a petitioner can file for multiple eligible family members.
Can I file another petition if I filed one before?
Yes. A prior family petition does not generally prevent a petitioner from filing for another qualifying relative.
Can I petition for someone who was deported?
Possibly, but prior removal can create serious inadmissibility and permission-to-reapply issues. The complete immigration record should be reviewed before filing.