Family Visa Lawyer in New York
Choose the Right Family Visa Path in New York
For New Yorkers who have built lives, businesses, and legacies here, bringing a foreign spouse, fiancé, child, or parent to the United States can require choosing the correct immigration pathway, documenting the qualifying relationship, and addressing prior immigration history. Incomplete or inconsistent information can lead to delays, additional government requests, or the need to reassess the available strategy.
At Ureña & Associates, we dedicate our practice to immigration and naturalization law. We provide personalized representation based on your relationship, immigration status, and whether your relative is inside or outside the United States.
Founded in 2017, our attorneys have represented more than 33,000 clients in immigration matters. Principal Attorney Rafael Urena has federal litigation experience involving stalled and unlawfully delayed immigration cases. Our staff communicates in English, Spanish, Arabic, French, and Portuguese.
Call (888) 817-8599 or contact us online to schedule a free in-person case consultation with a family visa attorney in New York today. Virtual consultations are also available for a fee.
Immediate Relative Visas & Family Preference Categories
Family petitions generally fall into two pathways: immediate relative visas and family preference categories. Immediate relative visas are available to qualifying spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents of U.S. citizens who meet the applicable requirements. Family preference categories cover specified relationships to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents, including certain adult children and siblings.
Your current immigration status dictates who you’re eligible to sponsor. U.S. citizens may petition for spouses, children, parents, and siblings. Lawful permanent residents may petition for spouses and unmarried children only. Family preference visas are subject to annual numerical limits, so availability can depend on the category, priority date, chargeability, and government processing. A change in the petitioner’s status, such as becoming a U.S. citizen, can also affect the visa category and processing path.
Our family immigration lawyers can review the available petition options, required evidence, and procedural steps for your family’s circumstances.
Family-Based Immigration Services in the New York City Metro Area
We represent U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents seeking to sponsor relatives or fiancées.
We manage family-based immigration matters in areas including:
- Marriage-based green card applications. We guide couples through Adjustment of Status for eligible applicants inside the United States or consular processing for relatives applying abroad.
- Fiancé visa (K-1 visa) applications. We manage the initial petition to bring a fiancé to the United States and can assist with the transition to Adjustment of Status after marriage when the applicable requirements are met.
- Spousal visa (CR-1 visa) applications. We prepare government documentation and provide interview preparation related to the CR-1 spousal immigrant visa process.
- Family immigration petitions and I-130 petitions. We handle Form I-130 petitions and supporting evidence for immediate relative visas and family preference categories.
How We Build and Manage Your Family Immigration Case
A family visa petition can be an important step toward lawful permanent residence, also known as a Green Card, for a qualifying spouse, fiancé, child, parent, or other eligible relative. If you’re a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident seeking to sponsor a loved one, our attorneys can assess the route that fits the facts of your case.
These cases require forms and evidence that match the selected pathway. Our legal team reviews the petitioner’s status, the relative’s location, prior entries and departures, prior applications or denials, and potential inadmissibility concerns before preparing the applicable filing.