Chirag V. Patel, P.A.

Family Visas

If you are seeking legal assistance to bring a family member (parent, child, sibling, or spouse) into the United States, or wanting to file an adjustment of status (green card) petition for yourself or a family member, we can help. Immigration cases are complex and will require extensive supporting documentation to supplement USCIS filings.  There are many intricacies in providing the initial evidence, which if not complied with, can not only delay the process, but also possibly result in a denial and removal. 

Family Visas (Through Immediate Relatives or Marriage)

If you are seeking to sponsor a member of your family to come to the United States, for best results, it is important to work with a lawyer from the beginning. Certain family visas have strict requirements that must be met. We walk clients through the steps they will need to take to ensure an approval on the relevant petition.

1. First Preference - Unmarried sons or daughters (over age 21) of U.S. citizens.
2. Second Preference - (2A) Spouses and unmarried children (under age 21) of LPRs; (2B) Unmarried sons and daughters (over age 21) of LPRs.
3. Third Preference - Married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens.
4. Fourth Preference - Brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens.

The Department of State maintains the current wait times for visas including information specific to a family visa. We try to keeps things moving for our clients so they can be reunited with their loved ones. If the petition is unreasonably delayed or lost, we may be able to expedite the process.

Adjustment of Status

An adjustment of status may be sought for a variety of reasons including marriage or divorce.  This can be a complicated process so we walk clients through the steps they will need to take to ensure that things are done correctly.

U.S. citizens can petition for parents, spouses, siblings, and children. Permanent Residents (LPR) can petition for spouses and children only. There is no quota or limit and, therefore, no waiting list for "Immediate Relatives" of U.S. Citizens - Unmarried children under 21, Spouse, Parent, Widow / Widower (under certain circumstances). Relatives in the above-mentioned "preference" categories are subject to limits on the number of visas that can be issued each year.

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Immigration Lawyer Specialized in:
Removal proceedings • Bond •  Asylum • Marriage green card • Employment green card • Temporary Protected Status • H-1B •  E-B or EB petition • K visa • Fiancé visa • Employment visa

Chirag V. Patel, P.A. has law offices in Fairfax, Vriginia, Bethesda and Baltimore, Maryland, and serves client throughout the Washington DC Metro area and Northern Virginia including Baltimore, Bethesda, Washington DC, Rockville, Silver Spring, Annapolis, Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Manassas, Reston, Springfield, Columbia, and Greenbelt and Baltimore County, Montgomery County, Prince Georges County, Anne Arundel County, Howard County, Fairfax County, and Arlington County.