A US Family-Based Green Card can help eligible family members join their loved ones in the United States and work toward permanent residence.
Surat Immigration provides structured guidance for family-based US immigration applications, from petition preparation to the final stage.
A family-based Green Card allows certain relatives of US citizens and lawful permanent residents to seek permanent residence in the USA.
Do you have close family members living in the United States? A family-based Green Card may provide a legal pathway for eligible relatives to reunite with them and build a long-term future in the USA.
A US citizen or lawful permanent resident can generally file a family petition for an eligible relative. Depending on the relationship and immigration category, the applicant may eventually receive permanent resident status.
Green Card holders can live and work permanently in the United States, subject to the applicable immigration rules. In the future, eligible permanent residents may also qualify to apply for US citizenship.
US family immigration generally has different categories based on your relationship with the petitioner.
This category generally receives high priority under US family immigration rules.
This category covers certain relatives of US citizens who do not fall under the immediate-relative category.
Lawful permanent residents can also petition for certain eligible family members, subject to category rules.
Preference categories are subject to annual numerical limits, which can result in waiting periods.
The exact process depends on whether the beneficiary is already in the United States or applying from outside the country.
The US citizen or lawful permanent resident generally begins the process by filing Form I-130 for the eligible relative.
The petition is reviewed by the relevant US immigration authority. An approval notice may then allow the case to move to the next stage.
Where permitted, a beneficiary already in the United States may file Form I-485 to request adjustment to permanent resident status.
For beneficiaries outside the United States, an approved petition may proceed through the National Visa Center and the immigrant visa process.
Once the applicable immigration process is completed and the visa is approved, the applicant can proceed toward permanent residence.
The sponsoring US citizen or Green Card holder files the family petition and provides documents showing the qualifying relationship.
When adjustment of status is available and permitted, the beneficiary may submit Form I-485 to request permanent residence from within the USA.
When the beneficiary is outside the United States, the process normally starts with the family petition. After the petition is approved, the case may move to the National Visa Center for consular processing.
The beneficiary may then complete the required documentation, fees, medical examination and immigrant visa interview process before travelling to the United States.
Every family case is different. Our role is to make the process clearer, organised and easier to manage.
We review the family relationship, petitioner status and basic eligibility before moving forward.
We help organise Form I-130 information and supporting documents for the family petition.
Our team helps identify missing information, inconsistencies and supporting evidence required for the case.
From petition filing to adjustment of status or consular processing, we guide applicants through the relevant stages.
We help applicants understand preference categories, priority dates and the documentation needed for the next stage.
Our team provides structured assistance throughout the application journey so that you understand what comes next.
Get your family immigration profile reviewed and understand the possible US Green Card pathway for your case.