Family-Based Immigration
Fiancé/Fiancée Visas
If a U.S. citizen is engaged to marry a non- US citizen, they can petition the USCIS for a fiance visa. In addition to other requirements, the U.S. citizen must demonstrate that he or she has physically seen their fiance within the last two years and that they will marry within 90 days of their fiance’s arrival to the United States.Permanent Residency Through Marriage
U.S. residency through marriage is also an option for permanent residency in the United States. Prior to beginning this process, it is important for the married couple to meet with an immigration attorney to review the legal issues. Katerina E. Diamantis, P.A. has assisted many clients with obtaining a green card through marriage. This is a demanding process that requires careful preparation of documents and consideration of family-based interview questions to establish that the marriage is bona fide.Removal of Conditions from Residency
When a person applies for a green card through a marriage that is less than two years old, they are granted conditional residency for a period of two years. Within 90 days of the expiration of their conditional status of residency, they must apply for removal of the conditions. This is a very important step towards becoming a permanent resident of the United States that must be properly handled at the right time to avoid loss of residency. Katerina E. Diamantis, P.A. can answer questions about the green card application process and green card application time.Sponsoring Parents, Children, and Siblings
hen a U.S. citizen chooses to sponsor an immigrant, either a child, parent, brother or sister, it is important at the beginning of the process to review the type of evidence that will be needed and the amount of time that will be required for the green card process. Certain issues can affect the waiting periods, including the type of relationship, age and marital status of the person applying for permanent residency, and the country of citizenship. Katerina E. Diamantis, P.A. has assisted many immigrants obtain permanent U.S. residency through these sponsorships.Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) or Green Card Lottery
Each year there are 50,000 immigrant visas available to nationals of certain regions who meet all the green card eligibility requirements set by the USCIS. The winners of the green card lottery or Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) program are eligible to obtain permanent U.S. resident status that allows them to live and work in the United States permanently.If you are the winner of the green card lottery or Diversity Immigrant Visa program, our immigration law office can help you with the permanent U.S. residence process, whether through the Department of State if you are residing abroad, or through the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) if you are at the time lawfully residing in the United States.
