{"id":4504,"date":"2026-04-07T14:01:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T19:01:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lorenzolawgroup.com\/?page_id=4504"},"modified":"2026-05-13T13:24:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T18:24:14","slug":"family-based-immigration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lorenzolawgroup.com\/en\/legal-services\/family-based-immigration\/","title":{"rendered":"Family-Based Immigration Lawyers in Virginia, Maryland &#038; D.C."},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4504\" class=\"elementor elementor-4504 elementor-4482\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73e1c538 e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"73e1c538\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bd308cf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7bd308cf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a86dfdb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7a86dfdb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Family-Based Immigration<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ab43af7 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"5ab43af7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fce3a3e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fce3a3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The I-130 Family Petition is the first step to reuniting your family in the U.S. It allows citizens and residents to petition for certain family members and begin their legal immigration process.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2646a722 elementor-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"2646a722\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-wobble-horizontal\" href=\"https:\/\/lorenzolawgroup.com\/en\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get Help With Your Case!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ba34326 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7ba34326\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77a71669 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"77a71669\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bc3c227 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4bc3c227\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Do you want to legally reunite with your family in the U.S.A.? Family-Based Immigration Lawyers might be the option for you. A family-based immigration petition is the legal path to help close relatives of permanent residents or citizens obtain permanent residency and a stable legal status in the U.S.<\/p><p>Everyone at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lorenzolawgroup.com\/en\/\">Lorenzo Law Group \/ Immigration Lawyers<\/a>\u00a0is an immigrant or has immigrant family members. That is why we understand how crucial it is to keep families together.<\/p><p>Our experienced family-based immigration lawyers have lived through the process themselves and have helped multiple families reunite.<\/p><p>We will guide you step by step through your application process. Starting with a thorough review of your case, we evaluate your options and help you fill out the I-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-130\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">130 form\u00a0<\/a>to ensure your application is handled correctly from the very start.<\/p><p>You don\u2019t need to know all the immigration laws yourself; that\u2019s our job. What matters most is knowing that the right lawyers are working on your case.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12c6a002 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"12c6a002\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c6a5e47 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"2c6a5e47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this 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data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-363bf40f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"363bf40f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-315547ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"315547ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Talk To An Immigration Attorney Who Understands Your Story.\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44e2cc4f elementor-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"44e2cc4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-wobble-horizontal\" href=\"https:\/\/lorenzolawgroup.com\/en\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get Help With Your Case!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-141e19e5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"141e19e5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65343986 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"65343986\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-408fa676 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"408fa676\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is Family Based Immigration?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62c73fb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"62c73fb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Family-Based Immigration is the legal process through which U.S. citizens and permanent residents can help their relatives live and work legally in the United States.<\/p><p>Filing the I-130 lets U.S.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Citizenship and Immigration Services<\/a>\u00a0(USCIS) know that a valid family relationship exists between you and the relative you want to sponsor. It\u2019s the first step toward a Green Card and, ultimately, permanent legal status.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-192f756e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"192f756e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ac214e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ac214e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"section-columns-2-2__column-1\" class=\"section-columns__column-container d-flex flex-column col-lg-6 is-sticky\"><div class=\"section-columns__column-inner d-flex flex-column row-gap-3 h-100\"><div class=\"text-block\"><p>Not everyone qualifies, but if you do, a\u00a0<strong>family-based immigration\u00a0<\/strong>petition opens the door for your loved one to:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Live legally in the U.S.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Work legally with proper authorization.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Access certain immigration benefits.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Begin the pathway toward permanent residency and, in some cases, citizenship.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b003e1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b003e1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At Lorenzo Law Group \/ Immigration Lawyers, our\u00a0<strong>family-based immigration attorneys\u00a0<\/strong>will carefully review your relationship, explain who can benefit, and guide you through every step of the petition process. You don\u2019t have to navigate this alone; we\u2019ve been through it, and we know what works.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6969b5b3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6969b5b3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2be75fe9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2be75fe9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"848\" src=\"https:\/\/lorenzolawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Family-Based-Immigration-Carlos-Lorenzo-Law-en.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7592\" alt=\"Infographic Translation - Family-Based Immigration - Carlos Lore\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorenzolawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Family-Based-Immigration-Carlos-Lorenzo-Law-en.jpg 700w, https:\/\/lorenzolawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Family-Based-Immigration-Carlos-Lorenzo-Law-en-248x300.jpg 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-779b9041 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"779b9041\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1771c691 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"1771c691\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1db1212e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1db1212e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who Can Apply for U.S. Residency Through Family-Based Immigration<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9194a1d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9194a1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Family-Based Immigration\u00a0<\/strong>allows certain relatives of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents to obtain a Green Card and live legally in the United States. Not every relationship qualifies, but when it does, filing the I-130 Petition is the first and most important step in bringing your loved one closer to permanent residency.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-864b743 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"864b743\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f52a32d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f52a32d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you are a U.S. citizen, you can petition for:<\/p><div id=\"section-columns-3-3__column-3\" class=\"section-columns__column-container d-flex flex-column col-lg-8\"><div class=\"section-columns__column-inner d-flex flex-column row-gap-3 h-100\"><ul class=\"list-group list-group--simple m-0 list-group--vertical list-group--default\"><li class=\"list-group__item d-inline-flex gap-2 p-0\"><span class=\"text\"><strong>Your spouse:<\/strong>\u00a0the marriage must be legally valid and genuine. It doesn&#8217;t matter if your spouse is currently living inside or outside the United States.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"list-group__item d-inline-flex gap-2 p-0\"><span class=\"text\"><strong>Your unmarried children under 21:<\/strong>\u00a0stepchildren may also qualify if the marriage to their parent took place before the child turned 18.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"list-group__item d-inline-flex gap-2 p-0\"><span class=\"text\"><strong>Your unmarried sons or daughters over 21<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li class=\"list-group__item d-inline-flex gap-2 p-0\"><span class=\"text\"><strong>Your married sons or daughters of any age:<\/strong>\u00a0the process to petition married sons and daughters takes longer than that of unmarried ones.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"list-group__item d-inline-flex gap-2 p-0\"><span class=\"text\"><strong>Your parents:<\/strong>\u00a0you must be at least 21 years old to petition for your parents.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"list-group__item d-inline-flex gap-2 p-0\"><span class=\"text\"><strong>Your brothers or sisters:<\/strong>\u00a0you must also be 21 or older to file for your siblings.<br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f7fd4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f7fd4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you are a lawful\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/green-card\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">permanent resident\u00a0<\/a>(Green Card holder), you can petition for:<\/p><ul class=\"list-group list-group--simple m-0 list-group--vertical list-group--default\"><li class=\"list-group__item d-inline-flex gap-2 p-0\"><span class=\"text\"><strong>Your spouse<\/strong>: This is one of the most common ways to obtain a Green Card through family ties.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"list-group__item d-inline-flex gap-2 p-0\"><span class=\"text\"><strong>Your unmarried children<\/strong>: Whether they are under or over 21, they must be single to qualify.<br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36947fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36947fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Each of these family categories falls under specific immigration preference groups, and the waiting times vary depending on the relationship and visa availability.<\/p><p>At Lorenzo Law Group \/ Immigration Lawyers, our\u00a0<strong>family-based immigration attorneys\u00a0<\/strong>can help determine how to best position your case for success. We take the time to understand your family\u2019s story and guide you through every requirement, so you can bring your loved ones home legally, safely, and with peace of mind.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a4a86b elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"8a4a86b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72d81188 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"72d81188\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who Is Not Eligible to File Form I-130?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cdbd506 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1cdbd506\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Helping a loved one obtain lawful residency through\u00a0<strong>Family-Based Immigration<\/strong>\u00a0is a dream for many families. However, not every relationship or circumstance qualifies under U.S. immigration law. The I-130 petition is a powerful legal tool, but it has strict eligibility rules that must be met before filing.<\/p><p>Here\u2019s a clear breakdown of who cannot be included in a\u00a0<strong>family-based immigration<\/strong>\u00a0petition:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1119764f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1119764f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cd6ddf4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6cd6ddf4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Relationships not recognized by U.S. immigration law, such as:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Close friends or romantic partners without a legal marriage.<\/li><li>Godparents, cousins, or other extended family members not covered by the law.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Invalid family relationships under immigration law, such as:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Marriages that were only celebrated for immigration or other legal purposes.<\/li><li>Marriages that were annulled or ended before filing the petition.<\/li><li>Adoptions that were finalized after the child turned 16, or that do not meet the required legal process.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Petitioners without eligible immigration status:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Permanent residents cannot petition for siblings; only U.S. citizens can.<\/li><li>Only U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents can submit Form I-130.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Relationships that do not meet the required age conditions, such as:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>You must be at least 21 years old to petition for your parents.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c5ce86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c5ce86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>You don\u2019t meet all the required criteria?<\/strong><\/p><p>We can explore other options for your legal migration. Immigration law is complex, but there are often alternative routes depending on your circumstances. At Lorenzo Law Group \/ Immigration Lawyers, a family-based immigration lawyer can evaluate your case, explain your options clearly, and help you find the best legal path for you and your loved ones.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6007468d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6007468d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bfc6c78 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3bfc6c78\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac861b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ac861b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Speak With an Immigration Attorney Today<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63c5b78 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"63c5b78\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31f5f821 elementor-align-left elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"31f5f821\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-wobble-horizontal\" href=\"https:\/\/lorenzolawgroup.com\/en\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">CONTACT US<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48ad9412 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"48ad9412\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-459a6e1b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"459a6e1b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a172ee2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1a172ee2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can I Work While My I-130 Petition Is Being Processed?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61ae3a9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61ae3a9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Filing a\u00a0<strong>Family-Based Immigration\u00a0<\/strong>petition (Form I-130) is only the first step toward helping your loved one obtain lawful permanent residency in the United States. However, the process can be lengthy, especially for parents and married children. That\u2019s why one of the most common questions we hear from clients is:<\/p><p><em>\u201cCan I work while my I-130 is still pending?\u201d<\/em><\/p><p>The answer to this question depends on your particular case. However, the work permit is not granted automatically, you have to apply.<\/p><p><strong>If You Are Inside the United States:<\/strong><\/p><p>You can only work legally if you have a valid work permit. Submitting Form I-130 alone does not authorize you to work.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fa81af9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1fa81af9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-404b8377 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"404b8377\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lorenzolawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Family-Based-Immigration-Can-you-Work-While-your-I-130-is-being-Processed-en-Lorenzo-Law-Group.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7594\" alt=\"Family-Based Immigration - Can you Work While your I-130 is being Processed en - Lorenzo Law Group\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorenzolawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Family-Based-Immigration-Can-you-Work-While-your-I-130-is-being-Processed-en-Lorenzo-Law-Group.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/lorenzolawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Family-Based-Immigration-Can-you-Work-While-your-I-130-is-being-Processed-en-Lorenzo-Law-Group-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lorenzolawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Family-Based-Immigration-Can-you-Work-While-your-I-130-is-being-Processed-en-Lorenzo-Law-Group-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75891fd3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"75891fd3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e45738a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e45738a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHowever, in some cases, you may apply for a work permit while your green card application is being processed. You can apply for a work permit when:\n<ul>\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">You file Form I-130 together with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-485\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Form I-485<\/a>\u00a0(Adjustment of Status).<\/li>\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">You are already in the U.S. and meet the eligibility to adjust your status.<\/li>\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">You comply with all other immigration requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3e7c2d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f3e7c2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you meet these conditions, you can file\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-765\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Form I-765<\/a>\u00a0to request a temporary work authorization (Employment Authorization Document, EAD) while your case moves forward. This document allows you to legally work, support your family, and gain peace of mind during the waiting period.<\/p><p><strong>If You Are Outside the United States:<\/strong><\/p><p>If your immigration process is handled through a U.S. consulate or embassy abroad, you will need to wait until your immigrant visa is approved, and you receive your residency approval before you can legally work in the United States.<\/p><p>During this phase, you must remain in your home country while your case is reviewed and approved.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6016f0fb elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"6016f0fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-510c7a4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"510c7a4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91cee63 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"91cee63\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0877923 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"0877923\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=9dYtd18CmQw&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;play_on_mobile&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;mute&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5edbd1b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5edbd1b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5350801c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5350801c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Does Family-Based Immigration Work?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44d03e76 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44d03e76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Conseguir la tarjeta verde a trav\u00e9s de la familia es un proceso que se da por pasos. El primer paso es presentar una petici\u00f3n familiar I-130, pero hay m\u00e1s etapas que debes conocer. Cada caso es \u00fanico, pero en general, el proceso se ve as\u00ed:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3306c4b9 e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3306c4b9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45584ef1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"45584ef1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:100}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15d1c7c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"15d1c7c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/inmigracion\/visa-de-inmigrante-para-un-conyuge-de-ciudadano.html\">Step 1: File the I-130 Petition<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33936c03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33936c03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you are a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, you\u2019ll begin by filing Form I-130 with USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services). This document officially notifies the government that you have a qualifying family relationship with the person you wish to bring to the United States.<\/p><ul><li>If the petition is approved, that means the USCIS recognizes that family connection.<\/li><li>That approval does not mean your loved one has received a Green Card yet; it simply means the process can move forward to the next stage.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dc94347 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2dc94347\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:300}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-758d0416 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"758d0416\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/inmigracion\/visa-de-no-inmigrante-para-un-conyuge--k-3-.html\">Step 2: Wait for a Visa to Become Available<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bb27c3b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3bb27c3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>If your relative is considered an immediate relative, such as a spouse, parent, or unmarried child under 21 of a U.S. citizen, a visa is immediately issued with no waiting period.For all other relatives, such as married children, siblings of U.S. citizens, or children of lawful permanent residents, the process depends on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/legal\/visa-law0\/visa-bulletin.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visa Bulletin<\/a>\u00a0published each month by the U.S. Department of State. These cases may involve a waiting period that varies from months to several years.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42f00126 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"42f00126\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:600}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64543ac3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"64543ac3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/es\/familia\/familiares-de-ciudadanos-estadounidenses\/visas-para-prometidosas-de-ciudadanos-estadounidenses\">Step 3: Choose the Right Processing Path<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ebc3856 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ebc3856\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The next step depends on where your family member currently lives:<\/p><ul><li>If your relative is in the U.S. they can usually apply for Adjustment of Status by filing Form I-485. This allows them to request permanent residency without leaving the country.<\/li><li>If your relative is outside the U.S. the process goes through Consular Processing. Once a visa is available, your relative will attend an interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their home country.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aac32af e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"aac32af\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:600}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e66c06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3e66c06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/es\/familia\/familiares-de-ciudadanos-estadounidenses\/visas-para-prometidosas-de-ciudadanos-estadounidenses\">Step 4: The Interview and Final Decision<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc30cae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc30cae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In both Adjustment of Status and Consular Processing, your relative will be required to attend an immigration interview. During this step, the government reviews the documents, verifies the relationship, and confirms that the applicant is eligible for permanent residency.<\/p><p>If everything is in order, the residency or visa is approved and issued, allowing your family member to live and work legally in the United States.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2254c998 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2254c998\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-467bccea e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"467bccea\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c013582 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3c013582\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">You Don\u2019t Have to Handle This Alone<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34fe37b4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"34fe37b4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38d8d863 elementor-align-left elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"38d8d863\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-wobble-horizontal\" href=\"https:\/\/lorenzolawgroup.com\/en\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">GET CASE REVIEW<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-251451da e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"251451da\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c825240 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c825240\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Long Does Family Based Immigration Take?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ca2c06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9ca2c06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One of the most common questions we hear from our clients is: \u201c<strong>How long does family-based immigration take?<\/strong>\u201d The truth is, there isn\u2019t a single answer that fits everyone.<\/p><p>The processing time for\u00a0<strong>Family-Based Immigration\u00a0<\/strong>can vary widely depending on several factors; including your relationship with the family member, your immigration status, and whether your relative is applying from inside or outside the United States.<\/p><div id=\"section-columns-5-5__column-2\" class=\"section-columns__column-container d-flex flex-column col-lg-4\"><div class=\"section-columns__column-inner d-flex flex-column row-gap-3 h-100\"><div class=\"text-block\"><p>Here are the main factors that influence\u00a0<strong>how long family-based immigration takes<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8055578 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8055578\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Type of Family Relationship<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b74a8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b74a8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens, such as spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents, usually have the fastest processing times. Once the I-130 Petition for Alien Relative is approved, they can move directly to the next stage since visas for these categories are always available.<\/p><p>The average processing time is around 6 to 12 months for the I-130 approval, followed by the next phase of adjustment or consular processing.<\/p><p>However, other relatives, like siblings, married children, or relatives of lawful permanent residents, fall into different categories, which might be subject to annual visa limits. Depending on demand and visa availability, these cases may take several years to move forward.<\/p><p>The estimated wait times for other relatives are between 2 and 10 years or more, depending on the category and country of origin.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d638f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3d638f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Where Your Relative Is Located<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-349a747 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"349a747\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If your family member is already in the country and qualifies for an Adjustment of Status, the process tends to be more efficient since they can apply for the Green Card without leaving the U.S.<\/p><p>If the family members you are petitioning for are living abroad, they must go through Consular Processing. This process can add several additional months to the overall waiting time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0efc9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f0efc9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Government Delays and Policy Changes<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfb8b69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cfb8b69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Unfortunately, delays at USCIS or the National Visa Center are common. Changes in immigration policy or visa quotas can also affect how quickly your case moves forward. That\u2019s why having a family-based immigration attorney overseeing your case is crucial to avoid unnecessary delays.<\/p><p>At Lorenzo Law Group \/ Immigration Lawyers, our family-based immigration lawyers track every update in your case and handle communication with immigration authorities to ensure that your petition moves as smoothly and quickly as possible.<\/p><p>Even though Family-Based Immigration can take time, we make sure every step brings you closer to what truly matters: being reunited with your loved ones and securing a stable future together in the United States.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16dbe7d6 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"16dbe7d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-393907ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"393907ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why a Successful Family Based Immigration Attorney Is Your Greatest Ally<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e27ccec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e27ccec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Navigating\u00a0<strong>Family-Based Immigration\u00a0<\/strong>can feel overwhelming, the process is complex, lengthy, and full of details that are easy to miss. That\u2019s why having an experienced\u00a0<strong>Family Based Immigration Lawyer\u00a0<\/strong>by your side makes all the difference.<\/p><p>At\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lorenzolawgroup.com\/en\/about-us\/\">Lorenzo Law Group \/ Immigration Lawyers,<\/a>\u00a0we understand how important it is for you to reunite your family, achieve stability, and live with peace of mind in the United States.<\/p><p>Here\u2019s how we support you every step of the way:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7848fefa e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7848fefa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2afadd55 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2afadd55\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:100}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3583422c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3583422c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">We Guide You With Clarity\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b66ce39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b66ce39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Our team explains\u00a0<strong>how family-based immigration works<\/strong>\u00a0in plain language. From the initial I-130 petition to supporting documents and application timelines, we walk you through each step so you know exactly what to expect.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-133a757c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"133a757c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:300}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5865618d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5865618d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">We Prevent Costly Mistakes\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6596e43d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6596e43d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Even a small error on the I-130 form, or missing a filing deadline, can delay your case by months or years. Our\u00a0<strong>family-based immigration attorneys<\/strong> carefully review your application and documents to ensure everything is accurate and complete before submission.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43db2749 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"43db2749\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:600}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38cf95ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"38cf95ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">We Support You If Issues Arise<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d6c593d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d6c593d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Some cases are more complicated than others; prior immigration violations, denied petitions, or unusual circumstances may require strategic intervention. We act as your legal backup, protecting your rights and advocating for your family at every stage.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52d1292 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"52d1292\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:600}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3efa2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b3efa2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">We Keep You Informed Throughout\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0446e83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0446e83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We know how important peace of mind is during the immigration process. That\u2019s why we maintain clear, ongoing communication. Whether your case involves adjustment of status inside the U.S. or consular processing abroad, you\u2019ll always know where your petition stands.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee81ae7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ee81ae7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f3bb8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f3bb8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With a trusted\u00a0<strong>family-based immigration lawyer\u00a0<\/strong>on your team, you\u2019re never facing this journey alone. At Lorenzo Law Group \/ Immigration Lawyers, we combine legal expertise, personal experience, and empathy to make\u00a0<strong>Family-Based Immigration\u00a0<\/strong>as smooth and predictable as possible.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e7b3c8 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"1e7b3c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d94b935 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d94b935\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Clear Legal Path for Family-Based Immigration Petitions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d34aa7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d34aa7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Starting a\u00a0<strong>Family-Based Immigration\u00a0<\/strong>petition can feel complicated, but you don\u2019t have to do it alone. With the right guidance, the process can be clearer, faster, and much more secure.<\/p><p>At Lorenzo Law Group \/ Immigration Lawyers, we are here to support you from the very first form to the moment your loved one receives their Green Card through\u00a0<strong>Family-Based Immigration<\/strong>. Whether you are just beginning the process or have questions about an ongoing case, we are ready to listen, guide, and fight for you every step of the way.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6685c602 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6685c602\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cd44dbe e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4cd44dbe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d70fc95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6d70fc95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"173\" height=\"56\" src=\"https:\/\/lorenzolawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Lorenzo-Law-Group-logo-en.svg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7459\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cfc38c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2cfc38c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Do You Want To Help A Family Member Migrate Or Adjust Their Status? Contact Us!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-143337f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"143337f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Reuniting your family is possible, and with an experienced family-based immigration attorney by your side, you\u2019ll have the confidence and legal support you need to navigate each step. At Lorenzo Law Group, we are here to support you every step of the way.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/lorenzolawgroup.com\/en\/contact\/\">Contact us\u00a0<\/a>today and let our skilled\u00a0<strong>family-based immigration lawyers in Virginia, Maryland &amp; D.C.\u00a0<\/strong>develop a personalized strategy for your case. 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