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Family is everything—and one of the greatest privileges of being a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident is the ability to help your loved ones gain legal status in the United States. If you’re ready to reunite with your family or help them stay here legally, filing a family-based green card petition is the first step.
At Godoy Law Office, we know how much this means. Every family deserves to stay together, and we’re here to make the process smoother and less stressful.
If you’re a U.S. citizen, you can petition for:
If you’re a green card holder (lawful permanent resident), you can petition for:
The first step is filing Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) with USCIS. This form helps prove the family relationship. Once USCIS approves the petition, the remainder of the process will depend on whether the person petitioning is in the U.S. or outside of the U.S.
If they’re in the U.S., they may qualify for Adjustment of Status. If they’re outside the U.S., the process will continue through Consular Processing at a U.S. embassy.
Processing times vary. A couple factors contribute to that time- the type of relationship and the country the relative is from.
One thing is certain: The sooner you start, the sooner you’re reunited.
Helping your family stay together legally is one of the most powerful things you can do. But immigration paperwork can be confusing—and mistakes can cause long delays or even denials.
📞 Let Godoy Law Office help you navigate the process.
We’ll guide you step by step and treat your case with the care your family deserves. Schedule your consultation today at 630-345-4164 and let’s keep your family where it belongs—together.
Can I petition for a sibling or married child?
➡️ Only U.S. citizens can petition for siblings or married children, but wait times are longer.
Can my spouse stay in the U.S. while we wait?
➡️ It depends. If they entered legally and meet other requirements, they may be able to stay and apply for a work permit.
How long does the process take?
➡️ It varies. Spouses and children of U.S. citizens often have faster timelines than other categories.
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Immigration Attorney Mario Godoy has years of experience guiding clients with immigration issues through the immigration process along with guiding clients through the criminal case. Godoy focuses on family-based immigration law, business immigration law, removal defense, and criminal defense representation of immigrants. A criminal charge or conviction can be devastating to your immigration case. With over a decade of immigration law experience and memories of family members who were deported due to bad legal advice, Godoy is committed to helping other immigrant families receive the legal justice they deserve. As a legal entrepreneur who practices immigration law, criminal law, estate and probate law, and running two successful law firms, Mario Godoy understands the importance of keeping families together and making a home and future in America.
