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Keep your family together. Attorney Shair helps U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents petition for spouses, parents, children, and fiancés.

Spouse Visa Parent Petition Child Sponsorship Fiancé K-1 Visa Free Consultation
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Immediate Relative — No Cap
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Family-Based Immigration Services

Select a category below to learn about eligibility, process, timeline, and how Attorney Shair can help reunite your family.

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Spouse Visa CR-1 / IR-1
Bring your spouse to the United States as a lawful permanent resident. U.S. citizens petition through the Immediate Relative category (IR-1) with no annual cap — the fastest family-based route.
IR-1CR-1I-130No Annual Cap
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Parent Petition IR-5
U.S. citizens may petition for their parents as Immediate Relatives — no annual visa cap, faster processing, and no priority date wait.
IR-5I-130Immediate RelativeNo Annual Cap
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Child Sponsorship IR-2 / F-2
Petition for your unmarried child under 21 (IR-2) as a U.S. citizen, or your child as a lawful permanent resident (F-2). Attorney Shair handles complex age-out and CSPA issues.
IR-2F-2AF-2BCSPA Protection
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Fiancé Visa K-1
Bring your foreign fiancé(e) to the United States to get married within 90 days. The K-1 visa is the first step to permanent residence for engaged couples.
K-1 VisaI-129F90-Day MarriageAdjustment of Status
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Key Concepts

Understanding Family Immigration Categories

Family-based immigration is divided into two main tracks — Immediate Relatives (no annual cap) and Preference Categories (subject to annual caps and wait times).

Immediate Relatives — No Annual Cap
Fastest Family Route — For U.S. Citizens Only

Immediate Relatives of U.S. citizens are not subject to annual numerical limits — meaning a visa is always immediately available once the I-130 petition is approved. This results in significantly faster processing compared to preference categories.

Spouse of U.S. CitizenIR-1 / CR-1
Unmarried Child Under 21IR-2
Parent of U.S. Citizen (21+)IR-5
Preference Categories — Annual Cap Applies
For U.S. Citizens & LPRs — Wait Time Required

Preference categories are subject to annual numerical limits. Applicants must wait for their priority date to become current per the monthly Visa Bulletin before proceeding to adjustment or consular processing.

Adult Unmarried Child of USCF1
Spouse/Child of LPRF2A / F2B
Married Child of USCF3
Sibling of U.S. CitizenF4
General Process

How Family-Based Immigration Works

Every family petition follows a similar path — from initial filing to Green Card issuance.

1
File I-130 Petition
The U.S. citizen or LPR files Form I-130 to establish the qualifying family relationship.
2
Wait for Approval & Priority Date
Immediate Relatives proceed immediately after approval. Preference categories wait for a current Visa Bulletin date.
3
Adjustment or Consular Processing
File I-485 if in the U.S. or complete consular processing at a U.S. embassy abroad via DS-260.
4
Receive Green Card
After approval, your family member receives their Green Card — the first step toward permanent residence and eventual citizenship.
Why Attorney Shair

Reuniting Families — Personally and Professionally

Personal Immigration Background
As the son of immigrants, Attorney Shair understands what family separation truly means — every case is handled with genuine empathy.
Complete Package Preparation
Attorney Shair prepares every document — I-130, I-485, I-864, DS-260 — with precision to minimize delays and RFEs.
Interview Preparation
Family-based cases often require in-person interviews. Attorney Shair prepares you thoroughly for every question a USCIS officer may ask.
Se Habla Español
Full legal services in Spanish — ensuring every client fully understands every step of the process.

Ready to Reunite Your Family?

Attorney Shair will personally review your family petition and guide you through every step — free of charge, no commitment required.

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