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If you are a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident, you may be able to sponsor certain family members for lawful permanent residence (a green card), depending on your relationship to them and their individual circumstances.
U.S. citizens may petition for their spouse, parents, children, and siblings. Lawful permanent residents may petition for their spouse and unmarried children. Depending on the circumstances, it may be possible to file the family-based petition and the application for adjustment of status at the same time, allowing the process to move forward concurrently.
Family-based immigration involves multiple forms, supporting documents, and procedural requirements. Even seemingly minor errors or omissions can result in delays or complications. Our firm can guide you through each step of the process, ensuring that your applications are accurately prepared and that the required supporting documentation is properly submitted to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Whether your family member is currently outside the United States or already living in the U.S., Madison Lawyers Group can evaluate your circumstances and help determine the appropriate path toward permanent residence.
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An Adjustment of Status is the process through which an eligible immigrant already in the United States can apply for lawful permanent residence (a green card) without having to leave the country to obtain an immigrant visa through a U.S. consulate abroad.
In many cases, an adjustment of status application is based on an approved family-based immigrant petition, although other categories may also qualify. Eligibility depends on a number of factors, including your immigration history, the category under which you are applying, and the availability of an immigrant visa.
When an immigrant visa is immediately available, certain applicants may be able to file the underlying immigrant petition and the adjustment of status application at the same time. This is known as concurrent filing and, when available, can allow the immigration process to move forward without waiting for the petition to be approved first.
Because adjustments of status involve detailed forms, supporting documentation, and specific eligibility requirements, it is important that the application be prepared carefully and accurately.
Contact Madison Lawyers Group for an evaluation of your case and to determine whether you may be eligible to adjust your status to permanent resident.
Consular Processing is the process through which an individual who is outside the United States can apply for an immigrant visa and, if approved, enter the United States as a lawful permanent resident.
The primary difference between Adjustment of Status and Consular Processing is where the applicant is located during the process. Adjustments of Status are generally available to eligible individuals who are already physically present in the United States, while Consular Processing is used when the applicant is outside the United States and must obtain an immigrant visa through a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad.
Consular Processing may be available through several immigration categories, including family-based immigration. The specific requirements and process vary depending on the category and the applicant's individual circumstances.
If you are outside the United States and seeking permanent residence, Madison Lawyers Group can evaluate your circumstances and help you understand your options and the steps involved.
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Citizenship/Naturalization

Naturalization is the legal process through which an eligible lawful permanent resident becomes a United States citizen. To qualify, an applicant must meet specific eligibility requirements established under U.S. immigration law.

Among other requirements, applicants generally must have maintained continuous residence and physical presence in the United States for the required period of time. The rules governing these requirements can be detailed, particularly when an applicant has spent significant periods of time outside the United States.

Applicants must also satisfy requirements relating to English language proficiency and knowledge of U.S. history and government, unless they qualify for an applicable exception or exemption. In addition, applicants must demonstrate good moral character and meet other statutory requirements for naturalization.

The naturalization process involves detailed eligibility requirements, forms, supporting documentation, and an interview with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Errors or omissions in an application can lead to delays or other complications.

Madison Lawyers Group can evaluate your immigration history, determine whether you meet the requirements for naturalization, and assist you in preparing and filing your application.

Contact Madison Lawyers Group to schedule your free consultation and discuss your eligibility for U.S. citizenship.

Fiancé and Spousal Visas

K visas allow certain foreign nationals to enter the United States temporarily for the purpose of joining their U.S. citizen fiancé(e) or spouse and pursuing permanent residence.

A K-1 fiancé(e) visa allows the foreign fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen to enter the United States and marry the U.S. citizen within 90 days of arrival. After the marriage, the foreign spouse may apply for adjustment of status to become a lawful permanent resident.

A K-2 visa is available to the eligible unmarried children under 21 of a K-1 visa applicant, allowing them to accompany or follow the K-1 parent to the United States. K-2 applicants may also pursue permanent residence following the parent’s marriage and adjustment of status.

A K-3 visa is intended for the foreign spouse of a U.S. citizen whose immigrant visa petition is still pending. The K-3 category was created to allow certain spouses to enter the United States while waiting for the immigrant visa process to proceed. Because of changes in processing procedures, however, K-3 visas are relatively uncommon today.

The requirements and procedures for K visas vary depending on the applicant’s circumstances, immigration history, and family relationships. Madison Lawyers Group can assist with the petition, visa application, and related immigration process.

Contact Madison Lawyers Group to discuss whether a K-1, K-2, or K-3 visa may be appropriate for your family.

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Removal of Conditions

If you received a two-year conditional green card based on your marriage to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you will need to file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, before your conditional status expires. This process allows you to obtain permanent resident status without the conditions on your residence. Once approved, you will be issued a ten-year unconditional green card.

We assist clients with preparing and filing I-751 Petitions to Remove Conditions, including cases filed jointly with a spouse and cases where a waiver of the joint filing requirement is available due to divorce, abuse, or other qualifying circumstances. We review your individual circumstances and supporting documentation to prepare a thorough petition designed to clearly present your eligibility to USCIS. Contact Madison Lawyers Group for your free consultation.