Family Visa Lawyer in Greensboro

Latina-Led, Bilingual Family Visa Guidance Since 2018

Are you interested in sponsoring a loved one for a United States visa? Have you fallen in love with someone from another country and wish to bring them home to Greensboro or the nearby areas? Is your loved one facing deportation, and you want to know whether you can keep your family together?

Burgos Law is a Latina-led immigration law firm that has focused exclusively on immigration law since 2018. Our attorneys include immigrants and members of immigrant families who understand how much these cases mean to the people involved. We bring that perspective to the advocacy, advice, and support we provide.

We take time to understand your family’s circumstances and explain the available options in plain language. Our bilingual English and Spanish services allow you to discuss personal details in the language you prefer. Whether you communicate by phone, message, or virtual meeting, we respond promptly and follow through at every step.

Call (336) 739-5166 or reach out online to request a consultation with one of our Greensboro family immigration lawyers. Do you need assistance in Spanish? Se habla español.

Can You Get a Green Card for Family Members?

Yes. Family-based immigration is one of the most common ways to pursue a Green Card or another immigration benefit. U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents can typically sponsor certain relatives for a Green Card, but the relationship category affects when a visa may become available.

Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens include spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents when the U.S. citizen petitioner is at least 21. These categories aren’t subject to annual numerical limits. Other family relationships fall under family-preference categories, which are numerically capped each fiscal year and often involve a wait for visa availability.

If you’re a U.S. citizen, you can petition for your:

• Spouse
• Unmarried children under 21
• Unmarried adult sons and daughters 21 or older
• Married sons and daughters
• Parents (when you’re at least 21)
• Siblings (when you’re at least 21)

We review your status and relationship before identifying the applicable category and explaining what it means for your family’s plans.

If you’re a lawful permanent resident, you may petition for your:

• Spouse
• Unmarried children under 21
• Unmarried adult sons and daughters 21 or older

Key Immigration Benefits for Family Members

Depending on the circumstances, family-based immigration may provide a path to benefits such as:

• Green Card: Permits someone to live and work permanently in the United States.
• K-1 fiancé(e) visa: Allows the qualifying fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen to enter the country for marriage.
• Work permits: Employment authorization may be available during certain stages of the immigration process. A work permit is a separate benefit and isn’t automatically granted with every family-based petition.
• Potential relief from deportation: A qualifying family relationship may open avenues for exploring relief options when someone faces removal. We can assess which options may apply to your circumstances.

The available path depends on the sponsor’s status, the family relationship, the beneficiary’s location, and any prior immigration history. We explain which options may apply without promising a particular result.

U.S. Limits on Family Visas

Immediate-relative categories for U.S. citizens aren’t numerically capped, so applicants don’t need to wait for annual quota space to open. Family-preference categories, however, are subject to annual numerical limits set by Congress. For those categories, visa availability depends on the priority date, which is generally the date USCIS receives the petition, and the Department of State Visa Bulletin, which shows when a priority date becomes “current.” The country where your family member was born can also affect the wait.

Processing time can vary based on the category, country of chargeability, government workload, document completeness, and whether the case proceeds through adjustment of status or consular processing. We explain how your family’s category, priority date, and filing choices may interact so you can plan with accurate information. A family visa attorney in Greensboro can review these considerations in the context of your circumstances.

Need guidance from a family visa lawyer? Call (336) 739-5166 or contact us online to discuss your family’s options.

Petitioning for a Family Visa

As a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, you’ll petition on behalf of your family member. The sponsor typically begins by filing Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, to establish the qualifying family relationship. An approved Form I-130 doesn’t by itself grant permanent residence or immediate permission to immigrate. It is the starting point, not the final step.

If your family member is already in the United States and may be eligible, they may be able to file Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, to pursue permanent residence without departing for consular processing. If your family member is outside the United States, the case generally moves through the National Visa Center for document collection and then to a U.S. embassy or consulate. The required forms and evidence depend on the relationship, category, location, immigration history, and any inadmissibility concerns.

Additional forms that may be required depending on the case include:

• Form I-864, Affidavit of Support (to demonstrate financial sponsorship)
• Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record
• Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility (where the facts support that type of waiver)
• Other documents establishing eligibility and the qualifying relationship

We help clients organize information, review documents, prepare forms, and understand each filing step in plain language. During the initial consultation, we ask about your family’s goals, immigration history, and prior interactions with immigration authorities. We also prepare clients for document requests, interviews, and other case communications, responding promptly when questions arise.

Bringing a Fiancé(e) to the U.S.? Here’s What to Know.

You may be able to bring your future spouse to the U.S. through a K-1 fiancé(e) visa. This type of visa generally requires that:

• You must be a U.S. citizen and plan to marry within 90 days of your fiancé(e)’s admission to the United States
• Eligible children of your fiancé(e) may also qualify for K-2 visas if accompanying your fiancé(e)
• After a qualifying marriage, your spouse may apply for adjustment of status to pursue lawful permanent residence if otherwise eligible

Are you already legally married? The K-1 fiancé(e) category isn’t available for a spouse. A married couple would instead pursue a family-based immigrant visa, and the specific pathway depends on whether the petitioner is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

We explain how the fiancé(e) pathway differs from spousal immigration, identify which route may apply to your situation, and prepare you for the relevant documentation and timing requirements.

Choosing the Right Legal Support for Your Family Visa Case

You want a family visa attorney who understands both the legal process and the emotional weight of keeping your family together. During your first meeting, we learn about your goals, family history, and past interactions with immigration officials so we can tailor our approach to your situation. We serve clients in Greensboro, High Point, and surrounding communities throughout the Piedmont Triad.

Depending on whether the case proceeds through adjustment of status or consular processing, different government agencies, steps, and appointments may be involved. We explain what to expect and provide practical guidance as the case develops.

Discuss your case with one of our family visa attorneys in Greensboro. Reach out or call (336) 739-5166 now to set up your consultation.