Family Based Petitions

A U.S. citizen may petition for certain family members (parents, spouse, child, son/daughter, sister, brother etc.) to receive either a Green Card, a fiancé(e) visa or a K-3/K-4 visa based on your relationship. One of the quickest ways to obtain permanent residency in the United States is by being an immediate relative of a U.S. citizen. If you are a spouse, parent, child, or sibling of a U.S. citizen then you may be able to become a lawful permanent resident of the United States.

Immediate Relatives of a U.S. Citizen:

Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens are able to obtain immigrant visas based upon their family relationship. By obtaining an immigrant visa, a foreign national can obtain permanent residency in the United States and, eventually, may pursue U.S. citizenship.

An immediate relative is defined under U.S. law as a spouse, child (under 21 years old) or parent of a U.S. citizen. Immigrant visas obtained through the immediate relative category do not fall under any preference category and are always available.

Diversity Lottery Visas

Green Card Through the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program

The Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (DV Program) makes up to 50,000 immigrant visas available annually, drawn from random selection among all entries to individuals who are from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States. The DV Program is administered by the U.S. Department of State (DOS).

Most lottery winners reside outside the United States and immigrate through consular processing and issuance of an immigrant visa.

Eligibility Criteria

For an applicant to adjust status under the DV Program, you must establish that you:

• Have been selected for a diversity visa by DOS’s lottery
• Have an immigrant visa immediately available at the time of filing an adjustment application (Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status)
• Are admissible to the United States

Consular Processing

A process where a beneficiary of an immigrant petition applies for an immigrant visa at a U.S. consulate overseas.

Malik Law Firm has significant years of experience successfully filing Immigrant visa petitions. We represent clients nationwide and globally. Our expert attorneys will guide you through the maze of the complicated Immigration process. We can help you explore options for work authorization, documentation requirements for visas and to gain lawful status to the United States. Our expert attorneys will create a customized Immigration package that is tailored to your specific needs, and provide a clear, smooth, and transparent path for you.

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Employment based Immigrant Visas are separated in various categories:

• EB-1: Foreign National of Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Professors and Researchers
• EB-2: Workers with Advance Degrees or Exceptional Ability in the Sciences, Arts or Business
• EB-3: Skilled Workers and Professionals
• EB-4: Special Immigrant Visas for Religious Workers

The above mentioned categories have different requirements, processing times, and may require a labor certification filing.

Malik Law Firm has an excellent reputation and significant years of experience representing clients in different categories of visas as well as the labor certifications. We successfully represent clients in 50 states and worldwide. If you need assistance in filing your immigration case, Malik Law Firm has the expertise to represent you.

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WHAT IS ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS?

Adjustment of Status is a procedure that allows an eligible applicant to become a lawful permanent resident of the United States without having to go abroad and apply for an immigrant visa.

Malik Law Firm has significant years of experience working on Immigration and Criminal defense cases. We represent clients in all 50 states and worldwide. If you need assistance in an Immigration matter, Malik Law Firm has the expertise to represent you.

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