Marriage & Family Based Immigration Lawyer with offices in Arlington, Virginia:

At the Law Office of Moona Shakil, we handle nearly all types of family based immigration and visa petitions including K-1 Fiancé Visa, K-3 Spouse Visa, as well as file immigration petitions such as the I-130 to petition for Alien Relative to sponsor children and parents of a US Citizen. We have over a decade of experience in filing Marriage and Family based immigration petitions for Visas and Green Cards to help assist bring over family members from all over the world. We have assisted thousands of individuals in bringing their family members from Mexico, China, Philippines, India, Pakistan, and many more. There are various non-immigrant visas which allow U.S. citizens to bring their family members to the US. We can help you explore all your options.

Two groups of family based immigrant visa categories, including immediate relatives and family preference categories, are provided under the provisions of United States immigration law, specifically the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

Immediate Relative Immigrant Visas (Unlimited): These visa types are based on a close family relationship with a United States (U.S.) citizen described as an Immediate Relative (IR). The number of immigrants in these categories is not limited each fiscal year. Immediate relative visa types include:

-IR-1: Spouse of a U.S. Citizen

-IR-2: Unmarried Child Under 21 Years of Age of a U.S. Citizen

-IR-3: Orphan adopted abroad by a U.S. Citizen

-IR-4: Orphan to be adopted in the U.S. by a U.S. citizen

-IR-5: Parent of a U.S. Citizen who is at least 21 years old

Family Preference Immigrant Visas (Limited): These visa types are for specific, more distant, family relationships with a U.S. citizen and some specified relationships with a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR). There are fiscal year numerical limitations on family preference immigrants, shown at the end of each category. The family preference categories are:

-Family First Preference (F1): Unmarried sons and daughters of U.S. citizens, and their minor children, if any. (23,400)

-Family Second Preference (F2): Spouses, minor children, and unmarried sons and daughters (age 21 and over) of LPRs. At least seventy-seven percent of all visas available for this category will go to the spouses and children; the remainder is allocated to unmarried sons and daughters. (114,200)

-Family Third Preference (F3): Married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens, and their spouses and minor children. (23,400)

-Family Fourth Preference (F4): Brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens, and their spouses and minor children, provided the U.S. citizens are at least 21 years of age. (65,000)

How we can help you:

At the Law Office of Moona Shakil, an experienced senior attorney would help preparing your Marriage/Family based petition. Our immigration attorney would consult with you to discuss your options. Our mission is to provide prompt, high quality legal services to benefit the lives of our clients. We handle almost all types of immigration visas, and our attorneys understand that communication is a key to success. You need confidence that your lawyer understands your problem and is working with you to achieve results. Call us to find out how we provide superior service to our clients.

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Parents: I-130 Petition for Alien Relative

The purpose of this Form is for a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States to establish the relationship to certain alien relatives who wish to immigrate to the United States. Note: A separate form must be filed for each eligible relative. USCIS processes Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, as a visa number becomes available. Filing and approval of an I-130 is only the first step in helping a relative immigrate to the United States. Eligible family members must wait until there is a visa number available before they can apply for an immigrant visa or adjustment of stat...

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Siblings: I-130 Petition for Alien Relative

The purpose of this Form is for a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States to establish the relationship to certain alien relatives who wish to immigrate to the United States. Note: A separate form must be filed for each eligible relative. USCIS processes Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, as a visa number becomes available. Filing and approval of an I-130 is only the first step in helping a relative immigrate to the United States. Eligible family members must wait until there is a visa number available before they can apply for an immigrant visa or adjustment of stat...

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Temporary Non-Immigration Visa

There are various types of non-immigrant visas for temporary visitors to travel to the U.S., if you are not a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident. The purpose of your intended travel and other facts will determine what type of visa is required under U.S. immigration law. It's important to have information about the type of non-immigrant visa you will need for travel, and the steps required to apply for the visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad. Review the chart below for information specific to each visa category: Nonimmigrant Visa Types Description A-1 ...

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K-1 Fiancé Visa

The fiancé(e) K-1 nonimmigrant visa is for the foreign-citizen fiancé(e) of a United States (U.S.) citizen. The K-1 visa permits the foreign-citizen fiancé(e) to travel to the United States and marry his or her U.S. citizen sponsor within 90 days of arrival. The foreign-citizen will then apply for adjustment of status to a permanent resident (LPR) with the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Because a fiancé(e) visa permits the holder to immigrate to the U.S. and marry a U.S. citizen shortly after arrival in the United States, th...

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K-3 Spouse Visa

K-3 Spouse Visa Immigration law allows the alien spouse of a U.S. citizen and his or her minor children to be admitted to the United States as nonimmigrants while they are awaiting the adjudication of a Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative. It also allows them to obtain employment authorization while they are waiting. Requirements: To be eligible for a K-3 nonimmigrant visa, an individual must: Be married to a U.S. citizen Have a pending Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, filed by the U.S. citizen spouse on his or her behalf A child may be eligible for a K-4 visa if: ...

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Permanent Residence

A Green Card holder (permanent resident) is someone who has been granted authorization to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis. As proof of that status, a person is granted a permanent resident card, commonly called a "Green Card." You can become a permanent resident several different ways. Most individuals are sponsored by a family member or employer in the United States. Other individuals may become permanent residents through refugee or asylee status or other humanitarian programs. In some cases, you may be eligible to file for yourself. You may be eligible to apply ...

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Green Card

A Green Card holder (permanent resident) is someone who has been granted authorization to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis. As proof of that status, a person is granted a permanent resident card, commonly called a "Green Card." You can become a permanent resident several different ways. Most individuals are sponsored by a family member or employer in the United States. Other individuals may become permanent residents through refugee or asylee status or other humanitarian programs. In some cases, you may be eligible to file for yourself. You may be eligible to apply ...

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Spouse: I-130 Petition for Alien Relative

In order to bring your spouse (husband or wife) to live in the United States as a green card holder (permanent resident), you must be either a U.S. citizen or green card holder. You are a: Your spouse is: How to Apply: U.S. citizen Inside the United States File Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, and Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status, at the same time. See form instructions for more information. Outside the United States File Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. When the Form I-130 is approved, it will be sent fo...

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Children: I-130 Petition for Alien Relative

The purpose of this Form is for a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States to establish the relationship to certain alien relatives who wish to immigrate to the United States. Note: A separate form must be filed for each eligible relative. USCIS processes Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, as a visa number becomes available. Filing and approval of an I-130 is only the first step in helping a relative immigrate to the United States. Eligible family members must wait until there is a visa number available before they can apply for an immigrant visa or adjustment of stat...

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