Family-Based Immigration

Sandra Gibbs Law is dedicated to reuniting families through family-based immigration services. Understanding the importance of family unity, Sandra Gibbs and her team offer expert legal guidance to help U.S. citizens and permanent residents sponsor their loved ones for immigration to the United States. The firm provides comprehensive support throughout the application process, ensuring that clients meet all legal requirements and submit complete and accurate documentation. With a focus on personalized service and meticulous attention to detail, Sandra Gibbs Law helps families navigate the complexities of the immigration system to achieve their goal of being together.

Types of Family-Based Immigration:

  • Immediate Relatives: Assisting U.S. citizens in sponsoring their spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents, who are eligible for immediate relative visas with no annual cap.
  • Family Preference Categories: Guiding U.S. citizens and permanent residents in sponsoring more distant family members, such as adult children and siblings, under the family preference visa categories, which have annual limits.

Application Process:

  • Petition Preparation: Assisting clients in preparing and filing Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, ensuring all required information and supporting documents are accurately provided.
  • Consular Processing: Helping clients navigate the consular processing procedure for family members applying from outside the U.S., including preparing for the visa interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate.
  • Adjustment of Status: Supporting clients whose family members are already in the U.S. in adjusting their status to permanent residents, including filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

Client-Centered Approach:

  • Personalized Guidance: Offering tailored legal advice and support to meet each client’s unique needs and circumstances, ensuring a compassionate and understanding approach to their case.
  • Clear Communication: Maintaining open and transparent communication with clients throughout the process, keeping them informed about their case status and any updates or changes in immigration law.
  • Thorough Documentation: Helping clients gather and organize all necessary documentation, including proof of relationship, financial support, and any required medical examinations.

Expertise and Experience:

  • Up-to-Date Knowledge: Staying current with the latest changes in family-based immigration law and policies, ensuring clients benefit from accurate and timely legal advice.
  • Successful Outcomes: Leveraging years of experience and a proven track record of successful family-based immigration applications, Sandra Gibbs Law ensures clients receive the highest level of legal expertise and support.

Additional Support:

  • Fiancé(e) Visas: Assisting clients in obtaining K-1 visas for their foreign fiancé(e)s, allowing them to enter the U.S. and marry within 90 days, followed by adjustment of status to permanent residency.
  • Removal of Conditions: Helping clients who have obtained conditional green cards through marriage to remove conditions and obtain permanent residency by filing Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence.
  • Citizenship Pathways: Providing guidance on the naturalization process for family members who have become permanent residents, helping them achieve U.S. citizenship.

Sandra Gibbs Law is committed to reuniting families through expert legal guidance and personalized support. By focusing on the unique needs of each client, the firm helps families navigate the complexities of the immigration process with confidence and ease. Clients can trust Sandra Gibbs Law to handle their family-based immigration cases with professionalism, care, and a deep commitment to bringing loved ones together in the United States.