Family-Based Green Card Services in San Francisco & San Jose

What family members may be eligible for immigrant Visas/Green Cards?

There are several family members that could be eligible for immigrant visas/green cards, including:

Eligible “immediate relatives”:

·        Spouse of a US citizen

·        Child of a U.S. citizen under the age of 21

·        Parent of a US citizen

Eligible family members in the “preference categories”:

·        Unmarried child of a US citizen

·        Spouse, unmarried child, and child under the age of 21 of a Lawful Permanent Resident

·        Married child of a US citizen

·        Brother or sister of a US citizen

Family-Based Immigration Process

When you choose Hurtubise Weber Law, our team will be there to answer your questions and provide you with the services and resources needed to get a green card. For our clients, the family-based green card process will most often follow this pattern:

• Initial Legal Evaluation: We determine the best course of action for you.

• “Homework” List: We let you know exactly what we need from you in order to make your case as strong as possible.

• Review, revise, repeat: We review your documentation and suggest improvements that will strengthen your case.

• File and Follow-Up: We submit your application and consistently follow up with the government as necessary.

• Interview and Approval: We prepare you for your interview, if one is scheduled.

• Reminder and Resource: We provide crucial and important information to keep in mind for the future.

Processing time for family-based green card applications can vary greatly depending on the complexity of your application and the average government processing time for the specific type of case and filing location.