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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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A family-based petition is an immigration process by which a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident can petition for permanent residence (a Green Card) for certain immediate relatives. The process typically begins with Form I-130, which demonstrates the family relationship to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
A U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident may file a family-based petition. Depending on the petitioner’s status, they may apply for residency to:
These categories are part of the United States family immigration system.
The processing time depends on the type of family relationship, the petitioner’s immigration status, and the beneficiary’s country of origin.
Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens typically experience faster processing times because visas are always available, while other family categories can take several years due to annual visa limits.
There are two main ways to obtain a Green Card through family petition:
Yes. U.S. citizens and permanent residents can apply for a Green Card for their spouse through marriage. The process requires proof that the marriage is legitimate and was not entered into solely for immigration purposes.
No. Filing or even having a family petition approved does not automatically grant legal status or permanent residency. It is only the first step in the process of applying for a Green Card.
The immigration process can be complex, and any errors in forms or evidence can delay the case or lead to a denial.
An immigration attorney experienced in family-based petitions and Green Cards can help prepare the documentation, avoid errors, and represent the applicant throughout the entire process.
