Spartanburg Abogado de Peticiones Familiares

Spartanburg Family-Based Petitions Attorney

If you’re assisting your family member with getting legal status in the United States, it can feel overwhelming to navigate the immigration system. Residents of Spartanburg can rely on a dedicated Spartanburg family-based petitions lawyer de Butler, Quinn & Hochman, PLLC. We can provide support when filling out family-based immigration petitions. Together, we can reunite you with your loved ones through family-based immigration.

En Butler, Quinn & Hochman, PLLC, nuestros dedicated team of attorneys has a deep understanding of local demographics and legal processes, in addition to USCIS procedures, because we have been doing this for years. We offer an initial consultation where we can discuss your case, determine your eligibility and timelines, and build a strong application. Let’s start bringing your family together today.

What Is a Family-Based Petition?

One of the most common ways that individuals gain lawful permanent residency, or become green card holders, in the United States is through family-based immigration. Through this process, lawful permanent residents and U.S. citizens can sponsor certain types of family members by filing Formulario I-130, Petición de familiar extranjero. There are two main family-based petition categories, which are immediate relatives and family preference categories.

Immediate Relatives

This category is for the parents, spouses, and unmarried children menores de 21 años of U.S. citizens. As there’s no cap on the number of immediate relative visas that can be awarded, this means that there is also no waitlist. Therefore, these types of petitions tend to be processed faster.

Family Preference Categories

Family preference categories are for:

• Unmarried adult children of U.S. citizens
• Unmarried adult children of green card holders
• Children and spouses of green card holders
• Married children and siblings of U.S. citizens

As there are waitlists for family preference categories, processing typically takes longer. The exact timeframe can vary depending on the application’s specific type of subcategory and the beneficiary’s country of origin.

A dedicated attorney from our team can determine which type of family-based petition is right for you. We can then navigate either consular processing or the adjustment of status process, depending on whether your family member is already based in Spartanburg.

Spartanburg Family Structures and Immigration Impacts

Analyzing household demographics shows just how far-reaching immigration benefits can be for families in Spartanburg. Spartanburg County is home to over 134,000 households, with the average family size being 3.14, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 2.96. 50.5% of households in Spartanburg are married couple families, with 26.7% being female-led households and 17.1% being male-led households, each with no spouse.

These figures indicate how strong the presence of extended family units and intergenerational households is. These are key groups that can significantly benefit from family-based immigration protections. Our firm can work to unite parents, children, or spouses who are living outside the country.

Where Spartanburg Immigration Cases Are Handled

Although cases are managed by the federal government, when navigating immigration systems, it is still crucial to have local knowledge. Most family-based petitions from Spartanburg tend to be processed through the USCIS Field Office in Greer, SC, which is for the Greenville-Spartanburg Region. Biometrics appointments typically happen at the application support center in Greenville for Spartanburg-based applicants.

If you are a Spartanburg resident and your case involves deportation or removal proceedings, it will likely be heard at the Atlanta Immigration Court. A dedicated attorney from our firm can support you with preparing packets for your interview, quickly responding to any requests for evidence, and navigating local USCIS processes.

Why Work With a Spartanburg Immigration Attorney?

Unfortunately, although the family-based petition process is supposed to be straightforward, it can quickly escalate in complexity. Therefore, delays and denials are not uncommon, especially if petitions involve poor documentation, incomplete data, or inadequate legal guidance. We can support you by making sure all forms are fully filled out correctly the first time. We can also make sure your application has robust supporting evidence.

If your case involves a marriage-based petition, we can fight to demonstrate the legitimacy of your relationship and prepare you for relevant interviews. Furthermore, we can represent you at USCIS interviews to protect your rights and interests throughout the process. We can also address any inadmissibility issues as well as file applications for consular processing and adjustment of status.

Preguntas frecuentes

Q: How Long Does It Take to Get a Green Card Through a Family Petition?

A: How long it takes to get a green card through a family petition depends on whether you are submitting an immediate relative or family preference petition. A dedicated attorney from our firm can thoroughly examine the details of your case. We can analyze factors like your petition’s subcategory, the beneficiary’s country of origin, and whether there are any potential complications to give you a more realistic timeline.

Q: What If My Family Member Is Undocumented?

A: If your family member is undocumented and living in the Spartanburg area, you may still be eligible to apply through the adjustment of status process if they legally entered the country. If your family member entered the United States without undergoing inspection, they may need to get a waiver or have their case processed abroad. We can assist you with understanding eligibility.

Q: What Proof Is Needed for a Marriage Petition?

A: Proof that is commonly needed for a USCIS marriage petition includes evidence that the relationship is genuine, como:

• Text messages
• Emails
• Phone call logs
• Photos
• Videos
• Sworn affidavits

Financial documentation is also required, such as joint bank accounts, bills, and lease agreements. Interviews with USCIS also test for authenticity.

Q: Do I Need a Lawyer to File a Petition?

A: No, it is not legally required to have a lawyer when filing a petition. However, mistakes made from a lack of legal guidance can result in unnecessary delays or denials. A dedicated immigration attorney can support you by avoiding errors that could cost you time and money. They can also provide you with peace and reassurance that your case is being optimally handled throughout the immigration process.

Get Help From a Spartanburg Family Immigration Lawyer Today

At Butler, Quinn & Hochman, PLLC, we believe that every family deserves a chance to be together. Our team knows how to make that happen for you. Póngase en contacto con nosotros to schedule an initial consultation. Then, we can discuss your case and explain your options.