"Robert West and his team made what felt impossible feel possible. They were patient, clear, and genuinely cared about our family's outcome."
Marcy
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Immigration Services
Family Immigration.
The most common path to permanent residence in the United States, done right, by an attorney who knows what makes a family petition succeed.
Spouses
USC & LPR petitioners
Parents
Petitioned by adult U.S. Citizens
Children
Minor & adult, married & unmarried
Siblings
U.S. Citizen petitioners only
Introduction
Roughly 400,000 marriages a year begin a family-based case.
Family immigration is the most common form of permanent immigration to the United States. It includes spouses of U.S. Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents, parents petitioned by adult U.S. Citizens, children of every age, and brothers and sisters. The key to any family petition is meeting every requirement and confirming the beneficiary is not inadmissible. As a skilled Las Vegas Family Immigration Attorney, Robert West evaluates every circumstance up front, and where inadmissibility exists, analyzes whether an I-601 waiver is available.
Who Can Petition Whom
It depends on your status.
A family-based visa is any visa based on a family relationship. The categories you can file in depend on whether the petitioner is a U.S. Citizen or a Lawful Permanent Resident.
U.S. Citizen Petitioner
Broadest set of categories
- Spouse
- Parents (petitioner must be 21+)
- Children (minor & adult, married & unmarried)
- Brothers and sisters
Lawful Permanent Resident Petitioner
More limited categories
- Spouse
- Minor children
- Adult unmarried children
Inside the U.S., Spouse of U.S. Citizen
Marriage to a U.S. Citizen while inside the United States.
If a foreign citizen marries an American while in the U.S. legally, the U.S. spouse can petition through adjustment of status , a one-step process that files for either conditional or permanent residency at once. This is the most common type of case we handle.
Married more than two years at the time of approval, permanent status is granted. Less than two years , conditional status is granted, and a removal of conditions case must be filed 21 to 24 months later.
Robert West will guide you through the entire process, prepare you for the marriage interview, and attend the USCIS interview with the couple to make sure the day goes smoothly.
Outside the U.S., Spouse of U.S. Citizen
When the marriage happens abroad.
When an American Citizen marries a foreign national outside the U.S., the process can be tougher, especially after a long-distance dating period with no shared cohabitation.
In those situations we often recommend a fiancé visa over a spouse visa, because its requirements are easier to prove. If the marriage has already taken place and a fiancé visa is no longer an option, there are concrete steps a couple can take to satisfy the bona fide marriage requirement for USCIS and the U.S. Department of State.
Outside the U.S., Spouse of LPR
When a Permanent Resident marries a sweetheart abroad.
Many Lawful Permanent Residents marry their partners from their home countries after obtaining residency. The couple can marry, but expect a wait time of up to three years.
During the wait, the foreign spouse generally cannot obtain any U.S. visa that is not dual intent, because they're considered an intending immigrant. There is an active proposal to move LPR spouses into the same immediate-relative category as spouses of U.S. Citizens; until the law changes, waiting is the only option.
The best way to map out every option is to schedule an initial appointment with Las Vegas Immigration Lawyer Robert West.
Results & Testimonials
Outcomes that change lives.
"Excellent communication from start to finish. I always knew exactly where my case stood and what to expect next."
Maria A B De Waal
Verified Client Review
10 stars if I could!
"Mr. West is brilliant and compassionate. He treated us like family and won our case when others said it couldn't be done."
Myron Joy De Leon
Verified Client Review
"We are forever grateful. Our K-1 process was smooth, and we're now happily married thanks to this incredible legal team."
Chandler & Kate
Verified Client Review
"Professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly responsive. Robert West knows immigration law inside and out."
Patricia-Ann Dickinson
Verified Client Review
"After years of frustration with other attorneys, Robert resolved my case in months. Truly the best in Las Vegas."
Lisa M.
Verified Client Review
"He fought hard for my husband during his removal proceedings and won. We will never forget what he did for our family."
Laura C.
Verified Client Review
"Honest, direct, and effective. Robert told us exactly what to expect and delivered every step of the way."
Ty S.
Verified Client Review
"I am now a US citizen because of Robert West. The whole team is professional, kind, and worth every penny."
Jennifer L.
Verified Client Review
"Robert handled my employment-based green card with precision. Approved on the first try with zero RFEs."
Kimberly Lo
Verified Client Review
"Highly recommend this firm. Clear pricing, no surprises, and excellent results for my parents' visa case."
Joe C.
Verified Client Review
"El mejor abogado de inmigración en Las Vegas. Muy profesional y atento, habla español y entiende nuestras necesidades."
Sergio G.
Verified Client Review
"Robert West and his team made what felt impossible feel possible. They were patient, clear, and genuinely cared about our family's outcome."
Marcy
Verified Client Review
"Excellent communication from start to finish. I always knew exactly where my case stood and what to expect next."
Maria A B De Waal
Verified Client Review
10 stars if I could!
"Mr. West is brilliant and compassionate. He treated us like family and won our case when others said it couldn't be done."
Myron Joy De Leon
Verified Client Review
"We are forever grateful. Our K-1 process was smooth, and we're now happily married thanks to this incredible legal team."
Chandler & Kate
Verified Client Review
"Professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly responsive. Robert West knows immigration law inside and out."
Patricia-Ann Dickinson
Verified Client Review
"After years of frustration with other attorneys, Robert resolved my case in months. Truly the best in Las Vegas."
Lisa M.
Verified Client Review
"He fought hard for my husband during his removal proceedings and won. We will never forget what he did for our family."
Laura C.
Verified Client Review
"Honest, direct, and effective. Robert told us exactly what to expect and delivered every step of the way."
Ty S.
Verified Client Review
"I am now a US citizen because of Robert West. The whole team is professional, kind, and worth every penny."
Jennifer L.
Verified Client Review
"Robert handled my employment-based green card with precision. Approved on the first try with zero RFEs."
Kimberly Lo
Verified Client Review
"Highly recommend this firm. Clear pricing, no surprises, and excellent results for my parents' visa case."
Joe C.
Verified Client Review
"El mejor abogado de inmigración en Las Vegas. Muy profesional y atento, habla español y entiende nuestras necesidades."
Sergio G.
Verified Client Review
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