FAMILIES & COUPLES
Petitions to bring your family home.
Reuniting a family means getting the category, the evidence, and the timing exactly right – the kind of detail a family immigration lawyer lives in. Onward Immigration handles the petition and the paperwork so your family’s reunion rests on a filing that holds up.
IS THIS YOU?
You may be in the right place if...
The petitioner
You’re a citizen or green-card holder and you want to bring a spouse, child, parent, or sibling to live with you in the U.S.
The waiting family
A petition was filed years ago and you’re lost in the priority-date wait, unsure what happens next or when.
The new resident
You became a citizen or resident recently and you’re ready to start the process for the family you left behind.
The careful planner
You want to file once, file right, and avoid the delays that come from a petition that wasn’t prepared with care.
The Path Forward
How we build your case
I
Map your relationship
We confirm who you can petition for, which category applies, and the realistic timeline so you know what you’re stepping into.
II
Build the petition
We prepare the petition and supporting evidence – proof of relationship, status, and eligibility – assembled to stand up to scrutiny.
III
File & advocate
We file, track your case, and guide you through the next stages, from priority dates to consular processing or adjustment.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Flat fees, full attention.
Every family petition is a single flat fee, agreed before we begin — no meter, no surprises. As a deliberately small firm, your case is handled by an attorney from first call to final decision, never passed down a chain.
GOOD QUESTIONS
Family-based immigration questions, answered.
Who can I petition for as a U.S. citizen or green-card holder?
U.S. citizens can petition for a spouse, children, parents, and siblings. Lawful permanent residents can petition for a spouse and unmarried children. The relationship and your status determine the category – and the category determines how long the wait may be. We help you confirm exactly who qualifies.
How long does a family-based petition take?
It depends on the category. Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens – spouses, parents, and minor children – usually move fastest, with no annual cap. Other relatives wait for a visa to become available based on their priority date, which can take years. We give you a realistic timeline up front. USCIS publishes current estimates through its processing-times tool at egov.uscis.gov/processing-times.
What's the difference between adjustment of status and consular processing?
If your relative is already in the U.S. and eligible, they may adjust status here. If they’re abroad, they finish at a U.S. consulate in their home country. The right path depends on where they are and their immigration history. We help you choose it and prepare for it.
Can I petition for my family if I just became a citizen?
Yes. As soon as you naturalize, you can petition for relatives – and citizenship often shortens the wait and opens categories that weren’t available as a resident, including parents and siblings. Many new citizens start family petitions right away. We can begin as soon as you’re ready.
What if my relative entered without inspection or overstayed?
It complicates the path but doesn’t necessarily end it. Depending on the relationship and history, options may include a waiver, consular processing, or adjustment. These cases need careful strategy before anything is filed. We assess the full picture first so a misstep doesn’t make things harder.
Where can I check my case status?
You can track any pending case with your receipt number through the USCIS Case Status Online tool at: egov.uscis.gov/casestatus. We also monitor your case and flag anything that needs a response, so nothing slips.
Do I need a family immigration lawyer?
You can file alone, but a family immigration lawyer makes sure the right category, evidence, and timing are correct the first time – avoiding the delays and denials that come from small mistakes on a petition that matters this much.
Do you attend family immigration interviews, even if I prepared my own case?
Yes, our attorney will attend family immigration interviews at USCIS, even if someone prepared their own case. Book a consultation as soon as possible so we can review your application, flag any potential problems, and prepare you for your interview.
Ready to move onward?
Every journey begins with a conversation. Let’s talk about where you’re headed,
and how to get you there.