DuPage County Family Immigration Attorneys

Skilled Immigration Lawyers Assisting Clients with Family Petitions in Oak Brook and the Surrounding Areas

When it comes to visa and green card applications, those with family already in the United States are often given priority. They are not automatically approved, however. Family members of U.S. citizens and green card holders are still subject to complex rules and regulations, and they are at just as much risk as other applicants for mistakes that could cause a delay or a denial of their application. At Farooqi & Husain Law Office, we help clients navigate through the red tape, advise them on how they may be able to overcome any obstacles, and strive to prevent delays and unnecessary denials. Our DuPage County immigration attorneys work to bring families together.

Filing a Family Petition in DuPage County and Cook County

As a U.S. citizen, you can help place an immediate family member on the path to citizenship. However, there are some restrictions. When filing a visa sponsorship petition on behalf of your family members, you must be able to prove that you have sufficient income to support them when they immigrate. There are also restrictions on which family members you can file a petition for. You may submit an application for your:

• Husband or wife;
• Children (married or unmarried);
• Parents (if you are at least 21 or older); and
• Sisters or brothers (if you are at least 21 years or older).

You cannot file a petition for family members who are not directly related to you. For example, you may file a sponsorship petition for your sister, but you cannot petition for her husband or children. Instead, she must submit their application when she becomes eligible to apply for her visa.

If you are a lawful permanent resident of the United States with a valid green card, you may be able to sponsor certain family members for immigration. These include your spouse and your unmarried children.