Nationwide Family Immigration
Attorney
Law Firm
in Mobile and Biloxi Serves
Clients Nationwide and
Internationally
The family
immigration process can be very
overwhelming. A tremendous
amount of paperwork is required,
and you may have to attend an
interview at the U.S. embassy in
your country or with the USCIS in
the U.S., in order to get a visa
that allows you to enter the
U.S.
Our firm is familiar with the
family immigration process, and
we will be with you every step
of the way. We offer a free
initial consultation for all
immigration law matters.
Contact us at
251-438-2250.
The Family
Immigration Process
The first step in immigrating
to the U.S. is getting a visa to
enter the country. Then, you
will want to obtain a green
card, which allows you to reside
in the U.S. permanently. After
you get a green card, you can
apply for U.S. citizenship.
The Ratliff Legal Group can
assist you with the immigration
process. We will help you fill
out the necessary forms, and
make sure you understand these
forms. We will also help you
prepare for interviews by
explaining what to expect and
how you should answer questions.
Obtaining
Visas for Spouses and Fiancés
Quotas and
priority dates usually do not
apply to spouses and fiancés of
U.S. citizens who are seeking
visas to enter the U.S. A spouse
visa is referred to as a K-1,
while a fiancé visa is a K-3.
The waiting period to obtain the
visa varies depending on your
country of origin.
If your spouse
is already in the U.S., they may
apply for a visa without having
to leave the country. Spouses
and fiancés who have overstayed
their visas are eligible for
permanent residents even though
their visas are no longer valid.
What if My
Spouse Entered Illegally?
If your spouse
came to the U.S. illegally, they
may not be able to obtain a visa
or legal status even if you have
children. Please
contact us for more
information on this process.
Children
If you wish to
have your children join you in
the U.S., you must obtain a
children's visa for them.
Unmarried sons and daughters of
U.S. citizens have first
preference for obtaining
permanent U.S. residence, and
married children of U.S.
citizens also have priority
preference. Any child born in
the U.S. is automatically a
citizen, with some limited
exceptions.
In addition to
helping people obtain visas, The
Ratliff Legal Group also
facilitates foreign adoptions. |
