Currently, immigration law provides that U.S. Citizens can file petitions for the following family members – husband/wife, fiancé(e), child, adult son or daughter (single or married), mother, father, brother sister.

Lawful Permanent Residents can file petitions for the following family members – husband/wife, child, adult son or daughter (unmarried).

Spouses, parents and minor children of U.S. Citizens are considered “immediate relatives” and can apply for adjustment of status (“Green Card”) or an immigrant visa right away. All other categories are subject to an established annual quota of immigrant visas. The wait times vary by category from a couple to more than 20 years – see The Visa Bulletin. The attorneys at Aust Schmiechen can help you immigrate your family members who live either in or outside of the United States.