Instead of trying to navigate the U.S. immigration system alone, let Bogin, Munns & Munns assign a Clermont family-based visa lawyer to help you. We are currently accepting cases from clients in and around Lake County in Florida.
Our Clermont immigration lawyer will guide your case and determine which visa your loved one can receive, file the correct application paperwork, and even represent you at hearings if necessary.
How to Apply for a Family-Based Visa in Clermont
According to the U.S. government, both citizens and permanent residents have the right to sponsor relatives for a green card. However, there are critical differences between the rights of citizens and those of permanent residents that you should know.
Seeking a Family-Based Visa as a Citizen
If you are a U.S. citizen, you can apply to have many relatives join you and attain legal status in Clermont. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) states that all of the following may be eligible to receive a family-based visa:
- Spouses and fiancé(e)s
- Sons and daughters of any age
- Children, including your spouse’s or fiancé(e)’s
- Parents
- Siblings
Seeking a Family-Based Visa as a Permanent Resident
Per USCIS, permanent residents can also seek family-based visas, but only for spouses and unmarried children. A permanent resident can only request a green card for parents or siblings once they become a citizen.
The United States prioritizes the applications of some categories of relatives over others. For example, in many cases, a citizen’s relatives may find it easier to obtain their visa than the relatives of permanent residents.
Visa Paperwork for Citizens and Permanent Residents
The forms you must fill out to apply for a visa depend on which relative you are applying for, not necessarily your legal status. For example, you may have to fill out Form I-130 for a spouse or child. For your fiancé(e), you would fill out Form I-129F.
In addition to submitting the correct initial form, you and your relative must:
- Send in other forms to keep the process going.
- Pay the necessary fees.
- Submit evidence proving you and your relative are eligible to enter this process.
- Sit for an interview to provide further proof of your qualifications.
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How Our Clermont Family-Based Visa Lawyer Can Assist You
The above outline only hints at how long and complicated it can be to request a family-based visa. Our immigration legal team can help you by:
- Sticking with you throughout the visa application process: Our team will remain by your side throughout the entire process. We are always here for our clients, even if their case takes months or years to complete.
- Selecting the right forms: With so much paperwork, it is too easy to get confused. We know exactly what paperwork your case requires and can even help you fill it out.
- Collecting materials supporting your case: For example, you need to submit an affidavit of support to show that you are willing and able to accept financial responsibility for your relative. Our team can gather this document and all other materials you need.
- Preparing you for interviews: The government will want to speak with you and your relative before approving your application. We can help you get ready by telling you what and what not to say during the interview.
Handling a Rejection of Your Family-Based Visa
Our firm does everything possible to ensure our clients get the desired results. Unfortunately, there is never a guarantee that the government will approve your application. If USCIS denies your application, we can take these steps:
- Act fast to determine why: If it is simply a matter of providing more information, we can work to do that.
- Identify the next step: This could mean reapplying for the same visa, working to overturn the original decision, or applying for a different kind of visa.
- Help you keep things in perspective: It is understandable to feel disappointed, angry, and frustrated after a denial, but do not forget that you still have options. Our firm can provide compassionate advice when you need it most.
Other Types of Visas Available in Clermont
The family-based visa is just one method available to people who want to enter or stay in the United States. While our firm can certainly look into the possibility of getting your relative a green card in this way, we are also qualified to help our clients apply for:
- Work-based visas: People with rare or in-demand skills can apply for a visa through their employer. There is more than one kind of work visa available, so we encourage you to let us explain the differences between them.
- Asylum: If your relative has already entered the United States because they fear for their safety in their home country, they have the right to seek asylum.
- Refugee status: Unlike asylum seekers, your relative does not have to be in the U.S. already to seek refugee status. If they have reason to believe they are unsafe in their country, they can apply to enter the U.S. as a refugee.
Legal Help Can Make a Big Difference in Your Visa Application
With so many options and so much paperwork to deal with, you could benefit from having a professional legal representative on your side. Not only can Bogin, Munns & Munns do most of the work regarding your case, but we can also anticipate and avoid potential obstacles you might be unaware of.
With our team on your side, you can be more confident in your application and your ability to deal with any obstacles that arise along the way.
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Call on Our Attorneys in Clermont for Visa Help Today
You can reach the legal team at Bogin, Munns & Munns today and request a free case evaluation. For 40 years, we have helped Central Floridians like you with immigration cases of all kinds. Call us 24/7 to learn more about what our Clermont family-based visa lawyer can do for you.
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