Immediate Relative Petition
At the Coleman Law Group, our experienced Immediate Relative Petitions lawyers help individuals navigate the complex process of this application. The Coleman Law Group is committed to guiding families through this process with clarity, accuracy, and compassion.
Understanding the Immediate Relative Petition Process
The Immediate Relative (IR) category is for the closest family members of U.S. citizens, such as spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents. There’s no limit on the number of these visas each year, so things usually move faster than with other family-based immigration visas. You start the process by filing Form I-130 with USCIS. Once it is approved, your relative can proceed with the other formalities from their end in their home country. If they’re already in the U.S., they can adjust their status here. If not, they’ll handle things through consular processing abroad.
At Coleman Law Group, we’re with you every step, from assisting you in completing your forms correctly and gathering your documents to preparing you for your interview. After double-checking every small detail and ensuring that there will be no delays from our end, we proceed with the process of obtaining your green card.
At Coleman Law Group, we’re with you every step, from assisting you in completing your forms correctly and gathering your documents to preparing you for your interview. After double-checking every small detail and ensuring that there will be no delays from our end, we proceed with the process of obtaining your green card.
Why You Need an Immediate Relative Immigration Lawyer
Applying for an immediate relative green card may seem straightforward, but even minor errors or missing documents can result in lengthy delays or requests for additional evidence. Immigration paperwork must be precise, complete, and submitted on time; having a dedicated attorney significantly reduces the risk of setbacks. Any delay found in any of these listed formalities can delay the entire process.
Our team at Coleman Law Group reviews your eligibility, helps you prove your qualifying relationship, organizes your supporting documents, handles the formalities involving the USCIS, and keeps you informed all along, so you do not miss out on any important detail. Each petition is crafted carefully after thoroughly focusing on the client’s story. With a skilled lawyer by your side, you can avoid unnecessary tension and move forward with trust while we manage the legal complexities behind the scenes.
Our team at Coleman Law Group reviews your eligibility, helps you prove your qualifying relationship, organizes your supporting documents, handles the formalities involving the USCIS, and keeps you informed all along, so you do not miss out on any important detail. Each petition is crafted carefully after thoroughly focusing on the client’s story. With a skilled lawyer by your side, you can avoid unnecessary tension and move forward with trust while we manage the legal complexities behind the scenes.
How Can We Reunite Families Faster
Each case is linked with a different family story, and our lawyers are here to listen to all with complete attention and compassion. Perhaps your situation involves paperwork from another country, a complex relationship history, past immigration filings, or simply delays that have been difficult to explain. We construct a strategy tailored to you and your purpose, specifically because nothing helps a case or application move ahead more effectively than a well-crafted petition.
Our team of lawyers ensures that your documentation is accurate, your forms are complete, and you are prepared for every interview. Whether it’s with USCIS in the United States or a consulate overseas. We’re right there with you, from the first filing to the final approval, working to cut down on delays and boost your chances of success. At Coleman Law Group, we focus on bringing families together legally, with care, and as quickly as possible.
Our team of lawyers ensures that your documentation is accurate, your forms are complete, and you are prepared for every interview. Whether it’s with USCIS in the United States or a consulate overseas. We’re right there with you, from the first filing to the final approval, working to cut down on delays and boost your chances of success. At Coleman Law Group, we focus on bringing families together legally, with care, and as quickly as possible.
Start Your Immediate Relative Immigration Journey Today
Your loved ones deserve a genuine chance at returning home to their families, and you deserve a legal team you can place complete trust in.
Whether you’re just starting your petition, trying to understand the process, or need help fixing a complicated case, we’re here to help you in every scenario. You can rest assured that your case will not only be heard and evaluated by our team of lawyers diligently, but also that they will assist you with collecting adequate evidence. Our lawyers also make sure that you reach your interview ready and confident.
Our attorneys combine years of immigration experience with compassion and genuine commitment, helping families build their futures together in the U.S. We support your dream of achieving the American Dream by helping you make it a reality. Contact us for a consultation and take that first step to reunite your family. Call 727-214-0400 today, and let’s get started!
Whether you’re just starting your petition, trying to understand the process, or need help fixing a complicated case, we’re here to help you in every scenario. You can rest assured that your case will not only be heard and evaluated by our team of lawyers diligently, but also that they will assist you with collecting adequate evidence. Our lawyers also make sure that you reach your interview ready and confident.
Our attorneys combine years of immigration experience with compassion and genuine commitment, helping families build their futures together in the U.S. We support your dream of achieving the American Dream by helping you make it a reality. Contact us for a consultation and take that first step to reunite your family. Call 727-214-0400 today, and let’s get started!
How is the Coleman Law Group helping you
We ensure that each case is handled with outstanding attention at The Coleman Law Group
Listen Carefully
In reviewing your case, our attorneys will evaluate it from all perspectives to provide the most informed guidance.
Use Legal Approaches
In fighting your case, our lawyers use proven methods to ensure compliance with legal standards.
Ensuring Complete Transparency
Throughout your case, our attorneys provide clarity, support, and the guidance you need for confidence and peace of mind.
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Our Practice Areas
Family-Based Immigration
Our lawyer brings families together by leading petitions, overcoming challenges, and ensuring that loved ones can easily obtain lawful entry or residence.
Family Based Green Card
Our lawyer guides family members seeking permanent residency by ensuring accurate applications, paperwork and providing assistance throughout the process.
Humanitarian Relief
The Coleman Law Group assists those in need to pursue humanitarian programs that aim to achieve safety, stability, and judicial security.
Citizenship & Naturalization
The clients also assist the approved immigrants in the naturalization process, whereby immigration lawyers prepare the necessary forms, evidence, and questionnaires to facilitate a smooth change in their citizenship status.
Vawa Self Petitions
The lawyers assist survivors in attaining independent legal status through confidential VAWA petitions, offering support, care, and effective advocacy.
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Our immigration lawyer assists employers and visa professionals in compliance, documentation, strategic planning, and development of safe, long-term workforce access.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does consular processing take for immediate relatives?
Typically, consular processing for immediate relatives takes between 6 and 12 months. Timing depends largely on how busy the embassy is and whether your paperwork is complete.
Who counts as an immediate relative?
If you’re a spouse, an unmarried child under 21, or a parent of a U.S. citizen who’s at least 21, you fit the criteria as an immediate relative.
How long does the process for an immediate relative visa take?
Most of the time, the whole process runs 10 to 18 months from start to finish. It ultimately comes down to how quickly USCIS and the consulate process things.
What forms are required for an immediate relative petition?
You start with Form I-130. If you’re adjusting status in the U.S., you’ll use Form I-485. If you’re outside the U.S., you begin with Form DS-260.
Can you file an immediate relative petition online?
Yes, you can file Form I-130 online using a USCIS account.
Is there a waitlist for immediate relative visas?
No waitlist here. Immediate relatives don’t have yearly limits, so it can take a very long time to process your visa, or it can be quick, too, depending on the USCIS workload.
Can a green card holder file for an immediate relative?
No. Only U.S. citizens can file immediate relative petitions. Green card holders need to use the family preference process instead.
Does an immediate relative have to keep a lawful status?
If you’re applying for adjustment of status in the U.S., it’s essential to stay in lawful status. That said, immediate relatives receive some leniency if there has been a status slip-up.
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