What is the Family-Based Immigration process?

In Louisiana, the Family-Based Immigration process is an important way for people to come to the United States. It is designed to reunite families from different countries, and it can be used to bring foreign-born spouses into the country. The Family-Based Immigration process allows U.S. citizens and permanent residents to petition for their family members to join them in the United States. This includes spouses and minor children of the petitioner, as well as parents, siblings, and extended family members. To begin the process, the U.S. citizen or permanent resident must petition for their family member by filing Form I-130, the "Petition for Alien Relative," with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Once the petition is approved, the family member is then eligible to apply for an immigrant visa through the Department of State. The final step in the process is to attend an interview at the U.S. embassy or consulate in the foreign country. If the applicant is approved, they will receive their immigrant visa, allowing them to travel to the United States. The Family-Based Immigration process can be a long and complicated process, but it is an important way to reunite families and bring foreign-born spouses into the country. It is important to work with an experienced attorney to ensure that all the requirements are met correctly.

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La inmigración basada en la familia es un proceso de inmigración por el que un ciudadano estadounidense o un residente legal puede patrocinar a un miembro de su familia para obtener la ciudadanía estadounidense. Esto incluye a los padres, hijos, hermanos y cónyuges. Para solicitar la inmigración basada en la familia, el ciudadano estadounidense o el residente legal debe presentar una petición, Formulario I-130. La petición debe demostrar la relación existente entre el patrocinador y el solicitante. Si la petición es aprobada, el solicitante tendrá que presentar un Formulario de Solicitud de Ajuste de Estado. Si la solicitud es aprobada, el solicitante recibirá el estatus de residente permanente. En Louisiana, el cónyuge de un ciudadano estadounidense proporciona una base segura para la inmigración a los Estados Unidos. La solicitud se realiza en conjunto con la solicitud del ciudadano estadounidense. El proceso de inmigración de familia requiere que los cónyuges presenten pruebas de su relación matrimonial, como certificados de matrimonio. Si se completa con éxito, el cónyuge del ciudadano estadounidense será elegible para recibir el estatus de residente permanente.

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