Family & Marriage Visa Attorneys in New Bern
Reuniting Families in the U.S.
At the E.A. Wood Law Firm, there is nothing we are more passionate about than bringing families together. Helping family members obtain visas for their loved ones is one of our favorite aspects of being immigration attorneys.
We understand how confusing the immigration process can be. With so many rules and requirements in place, it can be difficult to know where to start. Take the first step today by calling our family visa attorneys in New Bern.
We have considerable experience handling all types of family- and marriage-based visa applications and appeals. Whether you are helping a loved one escape persecution through asylum or want to bring your foreign spouse to America, your immigration goals can be achieved with the help of the E.A. Wood Law Firm.
Call us at (800) 611-0821 or contact us online to get started on applying for your family or marriage visa. We serve clients in Craven County and around the world.
Eligibility for Family & Marriage Visas
Family and marriage-based visas require sponsorship from a family member who is already living in the U.S.
To sponsor a family member, you must be:
- A U.S. citizen
- A green card holder (permanent resident)
- A refugee or asylee who was admitted as such within the last two years
Family-Based Visas
When bringing a parent or sibling to live with you, you must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old. Green card holders cannot petition for their parents or siblings.
When bringing your children to live with you in the U.S., their age and marital status will impact their eligibility.
Permanent residents may petition for:
- Children who are unmarried and under the age of 21
- Unmarried sons and daughters who are over the age of 21 (plus any children of their own)
If you are a U.S. citizen, you may also petition for married sons and daughters of any age, as well as their children.
Marriage-Based Visas
If you are currently married to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you may be able to qualify for a marriage-based green card.
To apply for a marriage visa, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Be married
- Be able to support your spouse in the U.S.
In addition, your spouse must be fully eligible for an immigrant visa. This means they have obeyed immigration laws regarding legal entry and visa stay limits. However, while immigration legal violations can lead to complications, they can be waived with additional assistance.
Green Cards for Spouses of U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents
The spouse of a U.S. citizen or permanent resident is automatically classified as an "immediate relative." As with family-based visas, this means a foreign-national spouse can become a permanent resident without needing to wait for a visa to open up.
To bring over their spouse, the citizen must submit Form I-130. If the spouse already entered the country legally, the citizen can file Form I-485 for an adjustment of status.
Currently, it takes roughly 14-28 months to get a marriage-based green card if you are married to a U.S. citizen. Due to high demand, it may take a little longer - up to 36 months - if your spouse is a permanent resident.
If the citizen and their spouse have been married for less than two years, the issued green card will be a conditional green card, with a 2-year time limit. The couple can receive a regular 10-year green card by submitting Form I-751 within 90 days of the 2-year card expiring to remove the conditions.
K-1 Fiancé Visa
If you are engaged but not yet married to a foreign national who is living outside the U.S., you can seek a K-1 fiance(e) visa. This nonimmigrant visa grants your fiancée entrance to the U.S. if you intend to get married within 90 days. Once married, your new spouse may apply for a green card.
To see if you are eligible for any of these family or marriage visas, call our New Bern immigration attorneys at (800) 611-0821 today.
E. A. Wood Law Firm Team
Hear From Our Previous Clients
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"This law firm is the best one ever."
This law firm is the best one ever. If you are looking for an affordable and outstanding immigration lawyer that also works with military families, I highly recommend this law firm. I had the great experience of working with Mrs. Elizabeth Wood and her exceptional staff. They were always helpful and answered all my questions whenever I needed help. Mrs. Elizabeth Wood began working on my case in 2019, where she helped me obtain my permanent resident card, and this year, she helped me get my US citizenship. I will forever be grateful with this law firm and especially with Mrs. Elizabeth Wood and Evelyn Rodriguez.- Sandra -
"Exceptional in their work ethic and timely manner in providing updates"
I will forever be grateful for Isa Gratacós and her assistant Yarenis Montero for helping my parents achieve one of their greatest dreams, to finally become permanent residents of the United States. Isa and Yarenis were exceptional in their work ethic and timely manner in providing us updates about the case along with other legalities. Thank you for changing our lives and giving us hope for a brighter future and thank you for all the work you do for your other clients in similar situations.- Vanderley Alexio-Arredondo -
"The staff has gone above and beyond..."
Definitely recommend this Law Firm if you're looking to get your citizenship, green card ,Visa, work card. The staff here has gone above and beyond anything I expected. truly worth every penny.- Chantale Jones -
"Hire Elizabeth Wood, you’ll be glad you did!"
Elizabeth Wood has been helping me for the past 14 months to get my citizenship and today was finally the day! I very highly recommend the E. A. Wood Law Firm. Elizabeth and her Assistant have stayed on top of everything for me and have kept me up to date at all times! Elizabeth has made a pretty stressful affair a pleasant experience and I’m so grateful that I had her at my side today! For anyone considering it, do NOT hesitate, hire Elizabeth Wood, you’ll be glad you did! Thanks again for everything!- Birgit O'neal -
"Hard Working"
Good afternoon Elizabeth and staff. We praise God today as the interview went on successfully. The passports were taken from them and they were asked to return next week Thursday at 2pm for their visa. On my behalf and my family am sending our thanks and appreciations to you in particular and your hard working staffs especially EVELYN CUEVAS for her relentless phone calls and prompts responses throughout the process. With that being said, i will continue to be grateful to you and your law firm by sending out the good image of your office. Your regards YAHAYA A.K. SAWANEH- Yahaya A.K. Sawaneh -
"The lawyers guide you with correct information and encourage you to do the right thing. They work with you passionately." "They take the time to know your story in order to find a solution." "We need to trust the attorneys that are willing to meet face to face, not be bothered by your questions, understand your concerns and who don't play with your emotions."- Adriana Rodriguez Juarez
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"High quality of services"
I highly recommend Elizabeth Wood she is very knowledgeable about immigration law. High quality of services- Maria Frausto -
"These Wonderful Team of Professionals are ready to assist anyone in every way possible to achieve a successful desire."
The E.A. Wood Law Firm have demonstrated a good quality of professionalism throughout the cause of helping & guiding their Clients, regardless of their Status, Race or Background. These Wonderful Team of Professionals are ready to assist anyone in every way possible to achieve a successful desire. Today, I am proud to say that The E.A. Wood Law Firm have helped my wife to changed her status from Non-immigrant to a Permanent Resident Status, of which we are very grateful. Therefore, without any outer of doubt, we are pleased to recommend these Law Firm to anyone.- Rotimi Adekanbi
Our Results Speak for Themselves
Real People, Real Results
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Permanent Residence Card Obtained Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals to Lawful Permanent Resident to Citizenship
One of our DACA clients later applied and received his lawful permanent residence card and just recently became a U.S. Citizen.
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Extension of E2 Visa Approved Employment Visas
A manufacturer in Eastern North Carolina needed help with one of their key employees from Germany. They required an extension of their E2 visa.
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Obtained Citizenship Naturalization
We worked with the client to improve their reading and writing in English. After several months they were able to re-take the civics test and passed.
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Removal Proceedings Terminated Removal Proceedings
Judge agreed with our opinion and terminated her removal proceedings. This allowed us to apply for her lawful permanent residence card. We are happy to report that she received her card in January 2019.
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Permanent Residence Card Obtained Violence Against Women Act
We were able to assist him in getting his lawful permanent residence card and in 5 years he will be able to apply for citizenship.
