Reliable Macon Family Immigration Lawyers 

Comprehensive Support for Family-Based Visa Applications

If you or someone you love are trying to reunite with family via a United States visa, turn to Deadwyler-Heuman Law Firm, LLC for guidance and advocacy in this crucial time. Securing a family-based visa is complicated, and you may find yourself feeling frustrated, confused, and uncertain. Fortunately, you can get clarity and peace with us. We handle family immigration cases on a daily basis using our resources and team’s unique understanding of US immigration law. 

When you trust your case with us, expect to receive the professional care and attention you deserve. Our Macon family immigration lawyers and supporting staff can ensure you complete and submit the necessary visa application forms, preventing delays and decreasing the chances of a denial. We can also monitor your case as it moves through the system and give you an honest evaluation of what outcome to expect. 

Your case means everything to your family, which is why it will also mean everything to us. Reach out to schedule a consultation today. We provide these initial meetings at affordable rates. Plus, we are the only firm in South Georgia to offer bilingual services in Spanish and English. Hablamos Español.

To start with Deadwyler-Heuman Law Firm, LLC, call (478) 241-5247 or connect with us online. 

Understanding the Different Types of Family Visas

The US offers two types of family visas:

• Immediate relative: Available to spouses, children, or parents
• Family preference: An option for family members of US citizens, such as unmarried adult children (over 21), siblings, and married children

Beyond the above, other family-based immigration categories include the fiancé(e)s of US citizens and their children, widows and widowers of US citizens, and spouses, children, or parents who are survivors of abuse by a US citizen. 

Eligibility Criteria for Sponsoring Family Visas

The US allows citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor certain relatives seeking visas. US citizens can sponsor visa applications for spouses, fiancé(e)s, children (married and unmarried), parents, and siblings. Lawful permanent residents (green card holders) are only able to sponsor visa applications for spouses and unmarried children. 

Key Information About Fiancé(e) Visas

If you are a US citizen engaged to a foreign national, you can bring your partner to the country through a fiancé(e) (K-1) visa.

Below are essential things to know about this visa type: 

• Eligibility: To qualify for a fiancé visa, you and your partner must have met in person within the last two years, be legally able to marry, and intend to marry within 90 days of your foreign national fiancé(e)’s arrival to the US
• Petition process: As the petitioner, you must file Form I-129F (Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)) with the USCIS to initiate the visa application process.
• Background checks: You and your partner are subject to background checks and must provide extensive documentation to demonstrate the legitimacy of your relationship.
• Interview: As a foreign national fiancé(e), you must attend an interview at the US embassy or consulate in your home country to establish your eligibility for the visa and answer questions about your relationship. 
• Applying for permanent resident status: If you obtain a K-1 visa, you are eligible to apply for an adjustment of status to become a lawful permanent resident.