FAMILY-BASED IMMIGRATION

Reuniting Families * Green Cards * Petitions * Waivers Consular Processing

Reuniting Families Across the Tri-State Region Through Strong Immigration Representation. Family is the foundation of immigration in the United States. Whether you live in New York Connecticut or Massachusetts the immigration process can feel overwhelming confusing and emotionally draining. You deserve an attorney who understands the law the system and the urgency of keeping your family together.

We help U.S. citizens lawful permanent residents and immigrant families navigate every stage of the family-based immigration process — from filing petitions to attending interviews responding to Requests for Evidence and overcoming denials.

Our mission is simple. Bring your family home. Keep your family together. Protect your family’s future.

What Is Family-Based Immigration. Family-based immigration allows U.S. citizens and green card holders to sponsor certain relatives for lawful permanent residence. This process can take months or years depending on the relationship the country of origin and the visa category.

We represent clients in:

New York City and surrounding counties
Hartford New Haven Bridgeport Stamford and all CT cities
Boston Worcester Springfield and all MA regions

No matter where you live in the tri-state area we guide you through the entire process with clarity and confidence.

SERVING NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY CONNECTICUT AND MASSACHUSSETTS

Who You Can Sponsor for a Green Card

Immediate Relatives (Fastest Processing) U.S. citizens can petition for:

Spouses
Unmarried children under 21
Parents (if the petitioner is 21 or older)

These cases have no visa wait time making them the fastest path to a green card.

Family Preference Categories. These categories have annual limits and longer wait times:

F1 Unmarried sons and daughters 21+ of U.S. citizens
F2A Spouses and unmarried children of green card holders
F2B Unmarried sons and daughters 21+ of green card holders
F3 Married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens
F4 Siblings of U.S. citizens

We help you understand timelines priority dates and visa bulletin movement.

Family-Based Immigration Services We Provide

I-130 Family Petitions. The I-130 petition is the foundation of every family-based case. We prepare strong evidence-rich petitions that reduce delays and minimize the risk of RFEs or denials.

Our I-130 packages include:

Proof of relationship
Marriage evidence
Birth certificates
Joint financial documents
Photos and communication records
Affidavits from family and friends
Translations and certifications

We build petitions that withstand scrutiny from USCIS officers in NY CT and MA.

Adjustment of Status (Green Card Inside the U.S.). If your relative is already in the U.S. they may qualify to adjust status without leaving the country.

We handle:

I-485 Adjustment of Status
I-864 Affidavit of Support
I-765 Work Permit
I-131 Travel Permit
Medical exam coordination
Interview preparation

We represent clients at USCIS field offices in:

New York City
Long Island
Hartford
New Haven
Boston
Lawrence
Worcester

Consular Processing (Green Card Outside the U.S.). If your family member lives abroad we guide them through:

National Visa Center (NVC)
DS-260 immigrant visa application
Embassy and consulate interviews
Police certificates
Medical exams
Travel planning after approval

We work with consulates worldwide including Dominican Republic Jamaica Haiti Brazil Mexico India Nigeria Ghana Philippines and more.

Permission to Reapply to Re-enter the United States (Form I-212). This is required if you are inadmissible under INA Section 212(a)(9)(A) or (C).

Who needs it: Individuals who have been deported/removed, or who accrued over a year of unlawful presence and subsequently attempted to re-enter the U.S. without being admitted.
Purpose: Acts as "consent to reapply" so you can seek lawful re-admission as an immigrant or nonimmigrant.
How to apply: Filed with USCIS, the Department of State, or Customs and Border Protection (CBP) depending on your visa status and where you are located.

I-601 and I-601A Waivers (Overcoming Inadmissibility). Many families face obstacles such as unlawful presence, misrepresentation, prior deportation, criminal history or health-related issues.

We prepare powerful hardship waivers that demonstrate:

Extreme emotional hardship
Financial hardship
Medical hardship
Educational hardship
Community ties
Family dependency

Our waiver approval strategies are tailored to the tri-state region’s USCIS adjudication patterns.

Removal of Conditions (I-751). If you received a 2-year conditional green card you must file an I-751 to remove conditions.

We handle:

Joint filings
Waiver filings (divorce abuse separation)
RFEs and NOIDs
Interview representation

We help clients protect their status and avoid unnecessary immigration court referrals.

Why Families Across NY CT and MA Choose Us

Aggressive Evidence-Driven Case Preparation. We don’t submit weak or incomplete petitions. Every case is built with:

Strong documentation
Legal arguments
Organized evidence
Detailed cover letters
Officer-friendly formatting

This reduces delays and increases approval rates.

Tri-State Immigration Expertise. We understand the unique tendencies of:

NYC USCIS officers
Hartford and New Haven officers
Boston and Lawrence officers
Local ICE offices
Regional processing centers

This gives your case a strategic advantage.

Clear Communication and Step-By-Step Guidance. We explain every form every document and every interview expectation so you never feel lost or confused.

Fast Turnaround Times. We prepare cases quickly and efficiently because we know delays can separate families.

Common Family-Based Immigration Questions

How long does the process take. Timelines vary by category but we provide realistic expectations based on NY CT and MA processing trends.

Can my spouse get a work permit. Yes if they qualify for Adjustment of Status inside the U.S.

What if my case was denied? We handle motions to reopen motions to reconsider appeals refiling with stronger evidence and administrative remedies.

What if my spouse entered without a visa? You may qualify for I-601A waiver consular processing or special exceptions depending on circumstances.

Serving Families Across New York Connecticut and Massachusetts.

We proudly represent families in:

New York: NYC Bronx Brooklyn Queens Staten Island Long Island Albany Buffalo Syracuse

Connecticut: Hartford New Haven Bridgeport Stamford Waterbury Danbury

Massachusetts: Boston Worcester Springfield Lowell Cambridge

Start Your Family Immigration Process Today. Your family deserves stability unity and a future built on security.

We are ready to help you take the next step. Give us a call 860-393-0043 or 718-874-5999 - Serving NY NJ CT MA