Family petitions
Bring your family together
A citizen or green card holder files the petition. We prepare it, check it twice, and keep it moving until the family has an answer.
Spouses, children, parents and siblings can be petitioned. The wait depends on the relationship and the country, and we tell you the real range at the start. If someone at home has hurt you or your children, there are separate protections called VAWA and U visas. Ask us about them, and use the Quick exit button at the top of the page whenever you need it.
What this covers
Spouse of a U.S. citizen
Parent, child or sibling
Fiancé(e) visa (K-1)
Petition for a spouse abroad
VAWA and U visa screening
How it goes
From the first call to the approval notice
Four steps, and you know where you are in each one.
- 01
Step 1: Eligibility call
We confirm who can petition whom and which form applies.
- 02
Step 2: Gather proof
Marriage or birth records, IDs and proof of status. You get a checklist in English or Spanish.
- 03
Step 3: You review every page
We prepare the forms, and you read and sign them with us on a video call.
- 04
Step 4: We file and track
Receipt notices come to us and to you, and we explain what each one means.
The fee
How a petition fee works
What the fee covers, and what it leaves out.
Family petition
One petitioner and one relative: Form I-130 and the evidence that goes with it.
Eligibility review
Form I-130 and evidence packet
Checklist in English or Spanish
Filing, tracking and routine notices
What can move it
A second relative is a second petition. An arrest or an overstay can change which filing is safe, and we say so before you spend anything.
Translation of your documents is paid to the translator, and the green card filing is quoted separately. Government filing fees go to the agency, not to us, and we confirm the current amount in writing before you file.
Good to know
Before you file a family petition
Can a green card holder petition for a spouse?
Yes, and the wait is often longer than for a citizen's spouse. We explain which line you would be in before you pay.
How long does it take?
It depends on the relationship, the country and what the agency is processing now. We give you a realistic range at the start, never a promise.
What if my relative has an arrest or an overstay?
Tell us on the first call. It can change which filing is safe, and we say so before you spend anything.
Ready for a price in writing?
Tell us what you need. We'll reply with the filing, the fee and what to gather.
The first call or text is free. Government filing fees are separate.