However, if your relative qualifies as an immediate relative, an immigrant visa is always available.
● If your relative is already in the United States but they are not eligible to apply for the Green Card by filing Form I-485, the relative may be eligible to apply for an immigrant visa with the U.S. Department of State at a U.S. embassy or consulate through consular processing.

We understand the importance of this process and the impact it can have on your future in the United States. That is why we go above and beyond to ensure a smooth and efficient Adjustment of Status experience for our clients.

● Individuals who are not eligible to adjust their status in the United States must travel abroad and obtain an immigrant visa. Individuals who have accrued more than 180 days of unlawful presence while in the United States must obtain a waiver of inadmissibility to overcome the unlawful presence bars under section 212(a)(9)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act before they can return. ● The provisional unlawful presence waiver process allows those individuals who are statutorily eligible for an immigrant visa (immediate relatives, family-sponsored or employment-based immigrants as well as Diversity Visa selectees); who only need a waiver of inadmissibility for unlawful presence to apply for that waiver in the United States before they depart for their immigrant visa interview.● Eligibility Requirements - Be physically present in the United States to file your application and provide biometrics;- Be 17 years of age or older;- Be in the process of obtaining your immigrant visa and have an immigrant visa case pending with DOS because you:Are the principal beneficiary of an approved Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative; an approved Form I-140, Petition for Alien Worker; or an approved Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant who has paid the immigrant visa processing fee;Have been selected by DOS to participate in the Diversity Visa Program (that is, you are a Diversity Visa Program selectee);Are the spouse or child of a principal beneficiary of an approved immigrant visa petition who has paid the immigrant visa processing fee to DOS; orAre the spouse or child of a Diversity Visa Program selectee (that is, you are a Diversity Visa Program derivative);- Be able to show that refusal of your admission to the United States will cause extreme hardship to your U.S. citizen or spouse or parent who is a legal permanent resident;- Believe you are or will be inadmissible only because of a period of unlawful presence in the United States that was:More than 180 days, but less than 1 year, during a single stay (INA section 212(a)(9)(B)(i)(I)); or1 year or more during a single stay (INA section 212(a)(9)(B)(i)(II)); andMeet all other requirements for the provisional unlawful presence waiver, as detailed in 8 CFR 212.7(e) and the Form I-601A and its instructions.

the overall goal is to ensure that individuals seeking citizenship are committed to the values and responsibilities associated with being a citizen. By undergoing the naturalization process, individuals can become full-fledged members of society, enjoying all the rights and responsibilities that come with citizenship.
Acquisition of citizenship refers to the process by which individuals acquire citizenship at birth or through other means, such as through their parents or marriage. There are several ways in which citizenship can be acquired, including jus soli (birthright citizenship based on being born in a particular country) and jus sanguinis (citizenship acquired through parents' nationality). In some cases, individuals may also be eligible for citizenship through marriage to a citizen of a particular country. The requirements for acquisition of citizenship vary between countries, and it is important to understand the specific laws and regulations of the country in question. Freedom Law LLC can help keep you informed once you and your family are granted citizenship.

STEP 1- FAMILY AND PROBATE COURT● File in Family and Probate Court (County where they live)● File complaint for dependency, with affidavit, and translated birth certificate● Court will mail us a summons● Send summons to offending parent with tracking● File summons with evidence it was delivered● Administratively awarded or go to court

This can be done either by consular processing if the approved self-petitioner is outside the United States or by applying for adjustment of status if the approved self-petitioner is in the United States.● Who is eligible?
Spouse: You may file for yourself if you are, or were, the abused spouse of a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. You may also file as an abused spouse if your child has been abused by your U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse. You may also include on your petition your unmarried children who are under 21 if they have not filed for themselves.
Parent: You may file if you are the parent of a U.S. citizen, and you have been abused by your U.S. citizen son or daughter.
Child: You may file for yourself if you are an abused child under 21, unmarried and have been abused by your U.S. citizen or permanent resident parent. Your children may also be included on your petition. You may also file for yourself as a child after age 21 but before age 25 if you can demonstrate that the abuse was the main reason for the delay in filing.
Eligibility Requirements
You are eligible for a VAWA self-petition if you demonstrate the following eligibility requirements:
You have a qualifying relationship as the:
Spouse, intended spouse, or former spouse of an abusive U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident if:
You are married to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident abuser;
Your marriage to the abuser was legally terminated by death (U.S. citizen spouses only) or a divorce (for reasons related to the abuse) within the 2 years prior to filing your petition;
Your spouse lost or renounced citizenship or permanent resident status within the 2 years prior to filing your petition due to an incident of domestic violence; or
You believed that you were legally married to your abusive U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse but the marriage was not legitimate solely because of the bigamy of your abusive spouse.
Child of an abusive U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident parent; or
Parent of an abusive U.S. citizen son or daughter who is 21 years old or older.
You were subjected to battery or extreme cruelty by your U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident relative during the qualifying relationship. (If you are applying as a spouse, you may also be eligible if your U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse subjected your child to battery or extreme cruelty);
You are residing or have resided with your abusive U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident relative; and
You are a person of good moral character.
If you are self-petitioning as the spouse of an abusive U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, then you must also demonstrate that you entered into the marriage in good faith and not for the purpose of evading immigration laws.