Basic Requirements:
In order to promote family unity, the parent of any United States citizen will qualify as an immediate relative and thereby, be given special priorities throughout the immigration process. The U.S. citizen son or daughter, however, must be at least 21 years of age in order for their parent(s) to qualify for this form of family-based immigration.
Family Members:
Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens that qualify for the “family preference category” do not have to wait in a long queue for visa availability; there is an unlimited amount of visas for individuals who fall under this category. In order to begin the process, an individual’s U.S. citizen son or daughter (over the age of 21) must file a petition in favor of their parent’s potential permanent residency.
Fees:
The attorney’s fee for our services at the Law Office of William Jang, PLLC and the filing fees currently charged by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) are as follows (please take a moment to read this disclaimer):
Petition + Adjustment (in the U.S.)
- $3,500 in attorney’s fees
- $ 675 USCIS filing fee for the petition for Family Based Immigration
- $1,440 USCIS filing fee for the adjustment of status
- $260 USCIS Employment Authorization Document for each person (optional)
- $630 USCIS Advance Parole for each person(optional)
Petition + Consular Processing (if outside of the U.S.)
- $5,000 attorney’s fees for the principal beneficiary
- $ 675 USCIS filing fee for the petition for Family Based Immigration
- $120 AOS Processing Fee
- $325 Consular Processing
- $235 Permanent Resident Card
Experience:
At the Law Office of William Jang, PLLC, our Austin immigration attorneys have extensive experience assisting the community with a variety of immigration concerns. We are delighted to promote family togetherness by helping immediate family members of U.S. citizens obtain green cards. You are welcome to take a look at a sample of our past cases that have been approved.
