Family-Based Green Cards
Representation from Our Immigration Lawyers in Houston
Legal permanent residency in the United States can be obtained through sponsorship by a relative. This method to obtain residency is commonly used, but there are specific limitations. Residents can only sponsor spouses, children, and parents of the U.S. citizens who are under the classification of "immediate relatives."
Citizens of the U.S., however, can sponsor the following relatives for lawful permanent residency:
- Spouses
- Children
- Adult sons
- Adult daughters
- Parents
- Brothers
- Sisters
How Are Family-Based Green Cards Obtained?
Green cards through family members can be applied for by either a United States citizen or permanent resident. Immediate relatives of a citizen are given greater preference to obtain lawful permanent residency through this form of sponsorship.
Immediate relatives include:
- Spouse
- Unmarried children under age 21
- Parents
Relatives who are not considered "immediate" may be able to be sponsored through a "family-preference category." Individuals who may be eligible include the unmarried sons or daughters over the age of 21, married children of any age, and brothers / sisters of the citizen.
The steps to obtain a green card while inside and while outside of the United States are different. At Rodriguez Law Office, we offer the quality representation that you need. We have the experience and knowledge you can trust in to complete this process. Our Houston immigration attorneys are devoted to working hard and taking every possible route to obtain a positive case result.
Our firm also offers honest assessments of each client's case. We are here, first and foremost, to help the client. If you want to sponsor a loved one to help him or her enter the country, whether it is your child, your fiancé, or another family member, we can help. We understand the specific laws and regulations that apply to your situation and can use this knowledge to help you avoid mistakes.
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- L.M.
Excelente servicio y excelente persona!!, estoy muy agradecida con la abogada. Siempre estuvo al pendiente de mi caso y hoy gracias a Dios y a ella ya tengo mi tarjeta de residencia por 10 años, Para mi y Para mi hija.
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Very trustworthy, fast kept us inform very reachable by phone email text.- Immigration Client
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Rebecca is a great person and the best immigration lawyer. She not only helps you but follows up on you after she has done her job. She helped me so much even helped me find another great lawyer for a different case. Thank you Rebecca, I'd be lost without you.- Jessica
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Excelente abogada muy profesional siempre contesto mis preguntas durante todo el proceso duro un poco pero valió la pena ya que gano mi caso!! Son excelentes noticias- E. G.
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- C.C.
Primeramente darle gracias a Dios, y a la abogada , por su trabajo ,su humildad y sobre todo ser como una más de la familia, a la hora de brindar sus servicios, la recomiendo al 100% bendiciones...
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- M.P.
La abogada Rebekah Rodríguez con una experiencia extrema en las leyes de inmigración con su ayuda y su equipo de soporte me han ayudado en tantas cosas especialmente después de un largo tiempo he podido resolver mi situación en este país y gracias a ella he tenido la opportunity de hacerme un residente permanente finalmente. Se las recomiendo más que un 100% no hay palabras para definir si eficacia en leyes migratorias. Cualquier pregunta y con honestidad te la responderán no importa tu situación, la abogada Rodríguez siempre tiene una respuesta a tu caso.
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- D.H.
Would highly recommend Rebekah and the Rodriguez Law Office to anyone in need of an immigration lawyer, and have already recommended her to several friends! She took time with our family and made sure we knew all of our options moving forward and explained everything clearly and simply. We felt cared for when working with her and could feel it was more than just a business transaction because of how deeply she cared and how happy she was when she congratulated us at the arrival of our residency. 10/10 recommend.
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After several years of "hiding" in the United States in fear of being caught and deported, I found Ms. Rodriguez, and she helped me find a way that I could stay in the United States and get my green card! She walked me through every step of the process, in my native language (spanish) and was very clear. She always took extra time to explain things in a way that I can understand, and she went with me to my interview, and was there for emotional and legal support during the entire process. I was quite happy with the process, she is reasonably priced, and even though the interview was terrible and the adjudicator accused me of many horrible things, Ms. Rodriguez defended me and I got my green card approval within the week! I got my green card within 2 weeks after that!- Brenda
