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CB Immigration:
Your Trusted Partner in Immigration Law

At CB Immigration Law, we understand your trust in our firm is paramount, and we are dedicated to providing unwavering support throughout your immigration journey. We recognize the intricate nature of immigration laws and the challenges they pose. The immigration process can be complex, challenging, and cumbersome.  Our experienced team is here to navigate you through the complexities of the immigration process with expertise and dedication, ensuring your peace of mind every step of the way.

FAMILY-BASED IMMIGRATION

What is Family-Based Immigration?

Family-based immigration, also known as family reunification or family sponsorship, is a category of immigration that allows U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (green card holders) to sponsor certain family members for immigration to the United States.

What is the Primary Purpose of Family-Based Immigration?

The primary purpose of family-based immigration is to facilitate the reunification of families by allowing eligible relatives to join their U.S. citizen or permanent resident family members in the United States.

How Are Families Reunited?

U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents can sponsor certain family members for immigration to the United States. Eligible relatives may include spouses, children, parents, and siblings, depending on the immigration status of the sponsor and the specific category of family-based immigration.

What Are the Categories of Family-Based Immigration?

Family-based immigration is divided into preference categories based on the relationship between the sponsor and the intending immigrant, as well as the immigration status of the sponsor. 

Immediate Relatives

 

Spouses, unmarried children under 21 years of age, and parents of U.S. citizens. There are no numerical limits on the number of visas available in this category.

Family Preference Categories

 

Includes unmarried sons and daughters of U.S. citizens, spouses and unmarried children of lawful permanent residents, married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens, and siblings of U.S. citizens. Visas in these categories are subject to numerical limits and may have waiting periods.

What Does the Process for Family-Based Immigration Entail?

The immigration process for family-based immigration typically involves the sponsor filing a petition on behalf of the intending immigrant with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Once the petition is approved, the intending immigrant may apply for an immigrant visa through consular processing if they are outside the United States, or for adjustment of status if they are already in the United States.

Are Immigrants Required to Have a Sponsor?

Sponsors of family-based immigrants are required to demonstrate their ability to financially support the intending immigrants and prevent them from becoming public charges. This is typically done by submitting an Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) along with the immigration petition.

Will I Be Allowed to Reside in the United States Permanently?

Family-based immigrants who are granted immigrant visas or adjust status to lawful permanent residence are eligible to live and work permanently in the United States.

Will I Be Able to Become a Citizen?

After a certain period of time, they may also be eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship through naturalization, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.

Citizenship

Connecting Borders, Building Futures:

Your Immigration Journey Starts Here

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APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED

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4015 Travis Drive, Suite 212,

Nashville, Tennessee 37211

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Email: info@cbimmigrationlaw.com

Phone: 615.899.2866

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