May 2021

In Part I, we discussed who can petition for a family member. In this section we will look at How you can petition for your relative (I-130) and how to move forward with adjustment of status.

In Part I & Part II, we discussed who can petition for a family member, how to move forward to the adjustment of status, and what will affect the adjustment of status. In this section we will look at certain “Waivers” that will provide a relief to inadmissible applicants seeking to adjust.

Family Based Petition allows a U.S. citizen, or a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR-Green Card holder) to sponsor their family member to immigrate into the U.S. This process will allow the beneficiary to obtain a Lawful Permanent Resident status (green card) and subsequently become a United States citizen.