Answers to your immigration questions

Immigrant visas are for individuals who intend to live permanently in the U.S., while non-immigrant visas are for temporary stays, such as for tourism, business, study, or certain types of work.

Processing times vary widely depending on the type of case, the specific visa or petition, and current government backlogs — anywhere from a few months to several years. During your consultation, we can give you a realistic timeline based on your specific situation.

Requirements vary by case type, but most applications call for proof of identity, proof of the qualifying relationship or basis for the petition, financial documentation, and any supporting evidence specific to your case. We’ll walk you through a detailed checklist once we understand your situation.

In many cases, yes — certain visas and petitions allow you to include a spouse and/or children. Whether your family members qualify, and under which category, depends on the specific visa or immigration benefit you’re pursuing. We can review your family’s situation during your consultation.

The public charge rule allows U.S. immigration officials to consider whether an applicant is likely to primarily depend on certain government benefits when deciding on some immigration applications. It doesn’t apply to every case or every benefit, and the rules can change — we can walk you through how it may or may not apply to your situation.