Fort Worth, TX Marriage-Based Visa Attorney

Skilled Attorney Assisting Immigrants and Sponsors With Marriage Petitions in Fort Worth, Texas

If you want to help your spouse become a lawful permanent resident of the United States, you will have to go through the hard work of sponsoring them for a green card application. This is a multi-step procedure that allows little room for error, and if you fill paperwork out incorrectly, your spouse's green card could be denied. A Fort Worth immigration attorney can help you file a marriage petition so your spouse can become a lawful permanent resident.

At The Meza Law Firm, PLLC, we empathize with the struggles of immigrants everywhere. With a deep understanding of immigration law, Attorney Edwardo Meza can guide you through the process of sponsoring your spouse with as little hassle as possible. Attorney Meza is bilingual in English and Spanish, allowing him to bridge significant language barriers for his clients.

Immediate Relative Visas

If you are a U.S. citizen, you can sponsor your spouse for a green card through an Immediate Relative (IR) visa. To begin this process, you must fill out Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, in which you must provide USCIS with information about you, your spouse, and your marriage. IR visas are always available, and they are issued on an unlimited basis by the government.

To get approved for a spousal visa, you and your spouse may be asked about how long you have been together, your plans for the future, and other questions concerning your relationship. If immigration authorities suspect that the marriage is only a pretense to get into the United States, the application for a marriage-based visa could be denied. At The Meza Law Firm, PLLC, we can help you make compelling arguments to prove that your marriage is genuine.

A spouse who is eligible for an IR visa can file Form I-485, a petition for an adjustment of status, alongside Form I-130 to become a lawful permanent resident of the United States.

Family Preference Visas

Even if you are not a U.S. citizen, you may still be able to sponsor your spouse's green card application through a family preference visa. Spouses of green card holders are given second preference in Family Preference visas. When compared to an IR visa, there is likely to be a much longer wait time, possibly lasting years.

To get a green card under a family preference visa, you must either file Form I-485 while your Form I-130 is pending or after Form I-130 has already been approved. At The Meza Law Firm, PLLC, we can help you file all of the required forms to facilitate a smooth marriage petition.

Benefits of a Green Card

As a lawful permanent resident of the United States, your spouse will enjoy many benefits. One of the most significant upsides of lawful permanent residency is the pathway to citizenship it provides. After five years of living in the country as a lawful permanent resident, your spouse can become a naturalized citizen. If you are a U.S. citizen, your spouse can become a citizen after only three years of marriage. Additionally, as a lawful permanent resident, your spouse can legally work within the United States.

Contact a Fort Worth Marriage Visa Attorney Today

Moving to the U.S. as a married couple can be a wonderful transition in your life. At The Meza Law Firm, PLLC, Attorney Edwardo Meza can assist you and your spouse with a petition for a marriage-based visa, whether you are a citizen or a green card holder.

Our firm has garnered over 400 5-star reviews, with many of them coming from immigrants and their families. Call us at 817-732-6392 or reach out to us online to schedule a consultation.