Family-Based Immigration
Family-Based Immigration
Family-based immigration allows U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to petition for certain family members to obtain lawful immigration status in the United States.
Keeping families together is one of the primary goals of U.S. immigration law. Whether you are seeking to bring a loved one to the United States, adjust status, or obtain a green card through a qualifying family relationship, Powers Law Group can help guide you through the process.
What Is Family-Based Immigration?
Family-based immigration provides a pathway for eligible relatives of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to obtain lawful status and, in many cases, permanent residence in the United States.
The immigration process varies depending on the relationship between the petitioner and beneficiary, as well as whether the family member is inside or outside the United States.
Our attorneys help families navigate each step of the process while minimizing delays and complications.
Who Can Be Sponsored?
U.S. Citizens May Petition For:
- Spouses
- Children (married and unmarried)
- Parents
- Brothers and Sisters
- Fiancés (K-1 Visa)
Lawful Permanent Residents May Petition For:
- Spouses
- Unmarried Children Under 21
- Unmarried Adult Children
Certain categories may be subject to annual visa limits and waiting periods.
Common Family-Based Immigration Services
Our firm assists with:
✅ Marriage-Based Green Cards
✅ Family Preference Petitions
✅ Adjustment of Status
✅ Consular Processing
✅ K-1 Fiancé Visas
✅ Parent Petitions
✅ Child Petitions
✅ Removal of Conditions on Residence
✅ Waivers of Inadmissibility
✅ Citizenship Through Family Relationships
Marriage-Based Green Cards
One of the most common immigration pathways is obtaining permanent residence through marriage to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
Our attorneys assist clients with:
- Marriage-Based Green Card Applications
- Adjustment of Status
- Consular Processing
- Interview Preparation
- Removal of Conditions (Form I-751)
- Responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs)
We help ensure applications are thoroughly prepared and supported by the necessary documentation.
How Powers Law Group Can Help
Family-based immigration cases often involve extensive paperwork, government filings, interviews, and strict deadlines.
Our attorneys can assist with:
- Determining eligibility
- Preparing immigration petitions
- Gathering supporting evidence
- Communicating with USCIS and the National Visa Center
- Preparing clients for immigration interviews
- Addressing inadmissibility issues and waivers
- Resolving delays and application complications
We are committed to helping families reunite and build their future together in the United States.
Why Choose Powers Law Group?
✅ Experienced Immigration Attorneys
✅ Personalized Legal Guidance
✅ Bilingual English & Spanish Services
✅ Nationwide Representation
✅ Compassionate Support Throughout Your Case
Our team understands the importance of keeping families together and works diligently to help clients achieve their immigration goals.
Schedule a Consultation
If you are seeking to sponsor a family member or pursue a family-based immigration benefit, Powers Law Group is here to help.
📞 (713) 589-2085
Schedule a consultation today to discuss your family-based immigration options with an experienced attorney.
Success stories
I-485 September 2017:
Approved after K1 visa denial and I-601 waiver approval.F4 visa August 2017:
Approved for entire family after many years of retrogressionU-visa August 2017:
Approved after 3 yearsImmigrant visa August 2017:
Approved in El Salvador after embassy holding case for administrative review for 2 monthsI-601A Expanded Provisional Waiver June 2017:
Approved for client from Mexico married to a U.S. CitizenI-601A Expanded Provisional Waiver approved – May 2017:
Mother and daughter from PeruSuccessful consular interviews – May 2017:
one in Guatemala, two in MexicoI-751:
approved in five months without request for evidence- May 2017Marriage-Based Adjustment of Status – June 2014:
Same-sex married couple approved at interview!
Marriage-Based Adjustment of Status – January 2014:
Client approved at interview!Marriage-Based Adjustment of Status – December 2013:
Client approved at interview!I-130 (Sibling of USC) Reopened and approved – October 2013 –
Client filed petition in 2003, never received an approval and petition was closed without notification. Once hired, we followed up on the case multiple times to not lose priority date. After several months we were able to get the I-130 reopened. It was approved days later.I-751 Approval in record time – July 2013 –
Approved in under five months, no Interview or RFEMarriage-based Adjustment of Status with I-601 waiver for Fraud/Misrepresentation – July 2013 –
Approval at interview in three months!Adjustment of Status – March 2013 –
Success for a client from India with a case approved within three months!Marriage based Adjustment of Status – Venezuela – March 2013-
Success for a client from Venezuela requiring a joint sponsor approved within two and a half months!Consular Processing – Immediate Relative – Rio de Janiero, Brazil – January 2013-
Firm assisted US citizen in obtaining immediate relative visa for his Brazilian wife – In six months, we went from I-130 to visa appointment approval!Consular Processing – Immediate Relative – Bogota, Colombia –
Firm assisted a US citizen in obtaining immediate relative visa for his Colombian wife.I-130 Petition for Alien Relative – July 2, 2012 –
Firm received approval in less than two weeks for a US citizen abd his Brazilian wife living in Brazil.Consular Processing – Immediate Relative – Moscow, Russia –
Firm assisted a US citizen in obtaining immediate relative visa for her Russian husband.Consular Processing – Immediate Relative – Guangzhou, China –
Firm assisted a US citizen in obtaining immediate relative visa for his Chinese wife after failed pro se attempt at the fiancee visa.Marriage-Based Adjustment of Status – Successful Response to USCIS Marriage Fraud Claim –
Clients who had filed all their paperwork for the fiance visa up until the marriage-based adjustment interview on their own, hired the Firm to respond to allegations to marriage fraud that resulted at the interview level. With dedicated precision, the Firm was able to respond with a legal brief and supporting documentation within less than 30 days, which resulted in an approved legal permanency residency.Pro Bono – Marriage-Based Adjustment of Status – San Antonio, TX –
Clients had been missionaries for over 40 years and the Firm assisted with the entire successful marriage-based adjustment of status process on a pro bono basis.Marriage-Based Adjustment of Status – Houston, TX –
Clients attempted to file immigration paperwork on their own not knowing the consequences of travel and other actions with a pending immigration case. With their financial livelihood at stake, the Firm was able to assist the clients in a successful legal permanent residency case before clients had to sacrifice their employment.Fiance Visa – Brazil –
The Firm successfully assisted clients through the entire F-1 visa and adjustment of status process. The I-129F Petition for Alien Fiance was approved in a record 2 months and the clients did not have to attend an adjustment of status interview due to the Firm’s successful documentation of the clients’ marriage and relationship.Pro Bono – Immediate Relative – Consular Processing – Accra, Ghana –
The Firm assisted clients, a minister’s family, throughout the consular processing of an immediate relative through Accra, Ghana. Although the case was delayed due to long waits for interview scheduling in the US Consulate, the Firm regularly followed up with advocacy until the case was approved. Clients are now living together after one and a half years apart.I-485 September 2017:
Approved after K1 visa denial and I-601 waiver approval.F4 visa August 2017:
Approved for entire family after many years of retrogressionU-visa August 2017:
Approved after 3 yearsImmigrant visa August 2017:
Approved in El Salvador after embassy holding case for administrative review for 2 monthsI-601A Expanded Provisional Waiver June 2017:
Approved for client from Mexico married to a U.S. CitizenI-601A Expanded Provisional Waiver approved – May 2017:
Mother and daughter from PeruSuccessful consular interviews – May 2017:
one in Guatemala, two in MexicoI-751:
approved in five months without request for evidence- May 2017Marriage-Based Adjustment of Status – June 2014:
Same-sex married couple approved at interview!Marriage-Based Adjustment of Status – January 2014:
Client approved at interview!Marriage-Based Adjustment of Status – December 2013:
Client approved at interview!I-130 (Sibling of USC) Reopened and approved – October 2013:
Client filed petition in 2003, never received an approval and petition was closed without notification. Once hired, we followed up on the case multiple times to not lose priority date. After several months we were able to get the I-130 reopened. It was approved days later.I-751 Approval in record time – July 2013:
Approved in under five months, no Interview or RFEMarriage-based Adjustment of Status with I-601 waiver for Fraud/Misrepresentation – July 2013:
Approval at interview in three months!Adjustment of Status – March 2013:
Success for a client from India with a case approved within three months!Marriage based Adjustment of Status – Venezuela – March 2013:
Success for a client from Venezuela requiring a joint sponsor approved within two and a half months!Consular Processing – Immediate Relative – Rio de Janiero, Brazil – January 2013:
Firm assisted US citizen in obtaining immediate relative visa for his Brazilian wife – In six months, we went from I-130 to visa appointment approval!Consular Processing – Immediate Relative – Bogota, Colombia:
Firm assisted a US citizen in obtaining immediate relative visa for his Colombian wife.I-130 Petition for Alien Relative – July 2, 2012:
Firm received approval in less than two weeks for a US citizen abd his Brazilian wife living in Brazil.Consular Processing – Immediate Relative – Moscow, Russia:
Firm assisted a US citizen in obtaining immediate relative visa for her Russian husband.Consular Processing – Immediate Relative – Guangzhou, China:
Firm assisted a US citizen in obtaining immediate relative visa for his Chinese wife after failed pro se attempt at the fiancee visa.Marriage-Based Adjustment of Status – Successful Response to USCIS Marriage Fraud Claim:
Clients who had filed all their paperwork for the fiance visa up until the marriage-based adjustment interview on their own, hired the Firm to respond to allegations to marriage fraud that resulted at the interview level. With dedicated precision, the Firm was able to respond with a legal brief and supporting documentation within less than 30 days, which resulted in an approved legal permanency residency.Pro Bono – Marriage-Based Adjustment of Status – San Antonio, TX:
Clients had been missionaries for over 40 years and the Firm assisted with the entire successful marriage-based adjustment of status process on a pro bono basis.Marriage-Based Adjustment of Status – Houston, TX:
Clients attempted to file immigration paperwork on their own not knowing the consequences of travel and other actions with a pending immigration case. With their financial livelihood at stake, the Firm was able to assist the clients in a successful legal permanent residency case before clients had to sacrifice their employment.Fiance Visa – Brazil:
The Firm successfully assisted clients through the entire F-1 visa and adjustment of status process. The I-129F Petition for Alien Fiance was approved in a record 2 months and the clients did not have to attend an adjustment of status interview due to the Firm’s successful documentation of the clients’ marriage and relationship.Pro Bono – Immediate Relative – Consular Processing – Accra, Ghana:
The Firm assisted clients, a minister’s family, throughout the consular processing of an immediate relative through Accra, Ghana. Although the case was delayed due to long waits for interview scheduling in the US Consulate, the Firm regularly followed up with advocacy until the case was approved. Clients are now living together after one and a half years apart.Schedule A Consultation Now!
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