“Immediate Relative” categories include:

• Spouses of U.S. citizens

• Unmarried children of U.S. citizens (under age of 21 years old)

• Parents of U.S. citizen

“Family Preference” categories include:

• Unmarried children of U.S. citizens (21 years old and over)

• Spouses of legal permanent residents

• Unmarried children of legal permanent residents (any age)

• Married children of U.S. citizens (any age)

• Siblings of U.S. citizen

Rincon Law can help review your circumstances and help prepare your application. We can also evaluate alternative immigration strategies to help you reunite with your loved ones sooner and keep your family together.

Removing Conditions from Marriage-Based Green Cards

If you successfully sponsored your spouse for a green card and have been married for fewer than two years, they will receive a “conditional” green card. This visa will expire after two years and you will need to take actions to “remove conditions.” In the 90-day window before the conditional green card expires, you and your spouse will need to submit a request to remove conditions to USCIS. You will have to provide evidence of your evolving relationship and attend another in-person interview with a USCIS official. These situations can become more difficult if a green card holder divorces their spouse before conditions are removed, but it may still be possible to receive a non-conditional green card.

If you need a competent attorney on your side to help you obtain a conditional green card or assist with your removal of conditions on conditional permanent residence, do not hesitate to call 832-370-0741 or contact us below for a free initial consultation.

Fiancée Visa (K-1 visa)

A Fiancée Visa (officially known as K-1 visa) is a nonimmigrant visa that allows the foreign  fiancée of a U.S. citizen to enter the U.S. for the sole purpose of getting married. The foreign fiancée may enter the U.S. once a valid K-1 is issued. The K-1 visa permits the foreign fiancée to travel to the U.S. and marry his or her U.S. citizen sponsor within 90 days of arrival.  Eligible children of K-1 visa applicants receive K-2 visas. The foreign fiancée will then apply for adjustment of status to a permanent resident with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Employment Authorization is also commonly applied for at this time with the Adjustment of Status. If the foreign fiancée does not marry the U.S. citizen or if he or she marries someone else other than the U.S. citizen petitioner, the foreign fiancée must leave the U.S. after 90 days. 

Your not alone in your visa application. At Rincon Law, we truly understand the importance of having your loved ones join you in the United States. Our capable team would be happy to discuss your case, do not hesitate to call 832-370-0741 or contact us below for a free initial consultation.