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Barba Inegol Law Firm provides high-level legal counsel in immigration law, addressing procedural requirements, eligibility criteria, and legal strategy for clients pursuing lawful presence in the United States.
Our firm assists professionals and skilled workers in applying for employment-based green cards, navigating labor certifications and immigration requirements with precision.
For highly qualified individuals whose work benefits the U.S., we handle NIW petitions that waive labor certification based on national interest criteria.
We support U.S. citizens and lawful residents in petitioning for family members, guiding you through the steps to reunite and establish legal status for loved ones.
Legal support for employment-based U.S. visa applications.
Guidance for investors seeking lawful entry through capital investment.
Assistance for bringing your fiancé(e) to the U.S. to marry.
Legal counsel for Canadian and Mexican professionals under NAFTA/USMCA.
Legal support for matters involving Mexico–U.S. law.
We guide you through the naturalization process.
Help with new or renewal DACA cases.
Apply or renew for short visits to the U.S.
Legal support for study-related U.S. visas.
Fernanda Inegol has a strong background in U.S. immigration law, having represented clients in both federal and administrative immigration matters with a detail-oriented legal approach.
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How a U.S. Citizen Can Petition for a Green Card for a Family Member
If you are a U.S. citizen and wish to legally bring your spouse, parents, children, or siblings to the United States, the process begins with a family petition filed with USCIS.
This process can lead to your family member obtaining a Green Card (permanent residency) through adjustment of status within the U.S. or consular processing from abroad.
Initiating the family petition correctly is key to avoiding delays, requests for evidence (RFE), or even denial of the case.
Immigration laws in the United States are constantly changing, and filing the forms correctly from the start can mean the difference between a quick process and years of delays.
An immigration attorney can help you:
Starting the process correctly helps protect your family member and reduce immigration risks.
To initiate a family-based immigration petition, a U.S. citizen must demonstrate three main things.
1. Proof of U.S. Citizenship
You must prove that you are a U.S. citizen through documents such as:
2. Proof of Family Relationship
USCIS requires proof that the family relationship is legitimate.
Documents may include:
3. Financial Support (Affidavit of Support)
The petitioner must demonstrate that they can financially support the immigrant family member.
Generally, the following is required:
If the income is not sufficient, it is possible to use a Joint Sponsor.
During the consultation, your specific situation is analyzed to determine the most effective immigration strategy.
Typically, three key aspects are reviewed:
Immigration Strategy
It is determined whether the case should be handled through:
Estimated time and costs
The lawyer can explain:
Case Management Before the Government
Once the process has begun, the firm handles:
Yes. Immigration law is federal, so an attorney can represent clients in any U.S. state.
Many firms offer virtual consultations, digital document management, and online communication throughout the entire process.
In most cases, no.
Filing a family petition creates a legal record with the government that the process is being carried out formally.
Before starting the case, it is important to review:
If the petitioner’s income does not meet federal guidelines, other options exist:
Many family petition cases are approved using these alternatives.
Time depends on several factors:
In many cases the process can take between 12 and 36 months, although each case is different.
It depends on how you entered the country and your current status.
Some options include:
A lawyer can determine which option allows the family to stay together for most of the process.
Yes, but it’s not always recommended.
Errors in forms such as:
They can cause:
A lawyer helps reduce errors and handle the immigration process correctly.
