Family Immigration

There’s nothing more fulfilling than to see families being reunited after years of being apart. That is the most rewarding aspect of our job here at Pacific Immigration. That is why we take that mission to heart, to get families together so they can build the dreams they dreamed of from the start. We know you can’t wait to be together with your family. So let’s do it!

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Family Petition

Living in the US would not be complete without your family members. 

You can petition your spouse, family members, fiancé(e) and/or adoptee to immigrate to the United States. They can acquire permanent residency with you as the sponsor.

Bringing in Family and Relatives to Immigrate

Your citizenship or residency status determines which family members you can petition to immigrate.

As a US Citizen you can:

Sponsor your spouse and children, siblings and parents and fiancé(e) for permanent residency.

You can also file for a K-3 and K-4 nonimmigrant visa for your spouse and children to temporarily fly in the US while waiting for USCIS’s decision on the petition you filed.

As a Green Card holder you can:

Petition your spouse and unmarried children who are below 21 years old and/or your unmarried sons and daughters of any age.

How we can help

Your interest is our top priority because we know how important it is to you to be with family members the soonest possible time. Pacific Immigration will help you prepare the needed requirements and assist you and your family from A to Z.

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Family Petition Process

Family Immigration

Application Process

1. File Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, while Form l-129F for Alien Fiancé(e).

2. Provide proof of US citizenship or Permanent Residency Card (Green Card) or any proof of permanent residency.

3. Submit proof of relationship such as a birth certificate, marriage certificate, divorce decree, etc. We will provide you the complete list of documentation and requirements.

Consular Process

(For those who are living outside the US)

  1. Submit a family petition application with US Deparment of Homeland Security.
  2. Submit Affidavit of support and visa application with National Visa Center.
  3. Pass the visa interview at the US Consular or Embassy.

Adjustment of Status

(For family members that are currently inside the US with a legal entry.)

Adjustment of status is the process that you can use to apply for lawful permanent resident status (also known as applying for a Green Card) when you are present in the United States. This means that you may get a Green Card without having to return to your home country to complete visa processing.

  1. Submit adjustment of status with US Department of Homeland Security.
  2. Go to fingerprint.
  3. Pass the visa interview.
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What is based-family immigration?
Be a US resident through a family member

Be a US permanent resident through family-based immigration. A US citizen or a US Green Card holder can apply as a sponsor or a petition an alien relative (beneficiary) to become a US permanent resident.

How long do I need for petition?

Within each category, USCIS processes the I-130 petition on a first-come, first-served basis. Therefore, it is important to get onto this wait list early by establishing a priority date. It is extremely important that the petitioner file a well-prepared Form I-130 package that is free of errors and inconsistencies.

After filing Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, the approval process can take anywhere from 5 to 12 months for immediate relatives and could take several years for family preference categories. This is an approximation. It may be shorter for some and longer for others. 

What documents do I need for petition?
  • Evidence of U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, or U.S. national status:
    • A copy of your birth certificate, issued by a civil registrar, vital statistics office, or other civil authority showing you were born in the United States; 
    • A copy of your naturalization or citizenship certificate issued by USCIS or the former Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS); 
    • A copy of Form FS-240, Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA), issued by a U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate; 
    •  A copy of your unexpired U.S. passport; 
    • An original statement from a U.S. consular officer verifying you are a U.S. citizen with a valid passport; or
    • A copy of the front and back of your Permanent Resident Card (also known as a Green Card or a Form I-551).
  • Evidence of family relationship with one of the following (see form instructions for more detailed guidance):
    • Spouse: A copy of your marriage certificate
      • Evidence you or your spouse terminated any prior marriages (if applicable)
    • Child: A copy of your child’s birth certificate(s).
    • Parent: A copy of your birth certificate.
    • Brother/Sister: A copy of the birth certificate for you and your sibling.
  • Evidence of the bona fides of the marriage, if petitioning for a spouse:
    • Documentation showing joint ownership of property;
    • A lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence, meaning you both live at the same address together;
    • Documentation showing that you and your spouse have combined your financial resources;
    • Birth certificates of children born to you and your spouse together;
    • Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of the marital relationship. Each affidavit must contain the full name and address of the person making the affidavit; date and place of birth of the person making the affidavit; and complete information and details explaining how the person acquired their knowledge of your marriage; and
    •  Any other relevant documentation to establish that there is an ongoing marital union.
  • Proof of legal name change (if applicable); and 
  • Two passport-style photographs (if applicable).

If you are filing Form I-130 for your adopted child

  • Evidence of U.S. citizenship:
    • A copy of your birth certificate, issued by a civil registrar, vital statistics office, or other civil authority showing you were born in the United States; 
    • A copy of your naturalization citizenship certificate issued by USCIS or the former Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS); 
    • A copy of Form FS-240, Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA), issued by a U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate; 
    • A copy of your unexpired U.S. passport; or 
    • An original statement from a U.S. consular officer verifying that you are a U.S. citizen with a valid passport.
  • Evidence of family relationship, such as a final adoption decree;
  • Evidence you have had legal custody of the adopted child for two years; and
  • Evidence you have had joint residence with the adopted child for two years

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