Family-Based Permanent Residency

Dang Law Group has years of experience helping families successfully obtain permanent residency in the United States. There are a variety of ways outlined by the USCIS in which you may be eligible to apply for a green card. It’s important that before you begin the process, you seek the help of our firm to ensure the correct steps are taken. If you are interested in beginning the green card process, please call us at 512-648-3378.

Green Card Eligibility Categories

According to the USCIS, you may be eligible to apply for a green card through family if you satisfy one of the categories listed below. If you believe you fit a criterion, please reach out to our firm, and we will be happy to assist.

1) Immediate relative of a U.S. citizen:

• Spouse of a U.S. citizen
• Unmarried child under the age of 21 of a U.S. citizen
• Parent of a U.S. citizen who is at least 21 years old

2) A relative of a U.S. citizen or relative of a lawful permanent resident:

• A family member of a U.S. citizen, meaning you are the:
  • Unmarried son or daughter of a U.S. citizen and you are 21 years old or older
  • Married son or daughter of a U.S. citizen
  • Brother or sister of a U.S. citizen who is at least 21 years old
• A family member of a lawful permanent resident, meaning you are the:
  • Spouse of a lawful permanent resident
  • Unmarried child under the age of 21 of a lawful permanent resident
  • Unmarried son or daughter of a lawful permanent resident 21 years old or older

3) Fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen or the fiancé(e)’s child

• A person admitted to the U.S. as a fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen (K-1 nonimmigrant)
• A person admitted to the U.S. as the child of a fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen (K-2 nonimmigrant)

4) Widow(er) of a U.S. citizen

• Widow or widower of a U.S. citizen and you were married to your U.S. citizen spouse at the time your spouse died VAWA self-petitioner – victim of battery or extreme cruelty
• Abused spouse of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
• Abused child (unmarried and under 21 years old) of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
• Abused parent of a U.S. citizen