Newsletter Week of Jan 8

Written By Peri Edelman, Immigration Attorney

Since there has been a change in administration, my office has received many calls from individuals fearful of filing for their respective spouse or family member. Those fears are unwarranted. Please do not listen to false information. It is routinely best to file for a family member if that family member is eligible.

Filing an I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, is a crucial step in the process of helping an immigration relative either adjust their status in the United States or consular process abroad.
 

Eligibility

The I-130 petition is used by U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (green card holders) to sponsor a relative for a family-based immigrant visa. The eligible relatives you can sponsor include:
 

• Spouses

• Children (under 21, unmarried)

• Parents (if the petitioner is 21 or older)

• Siblings (if the petitioner is 21 or older)

• Other family members under certain circumstances

If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact my office at 212-267-5225 or peri@periedelman.com.

 

Peri Edelman, Immigration Attorney

Peri B. Edelman is an experienced attorney who practices Immigration Law in New York City. She provides immigration legal services, legal counsel on immigration matters, and legal support for court cases related to Immigration. A graduate of Brooklyn Law School, Peri B. Edelman is admitted to the New York and Connecticut Bars, U.S. Eastern District Court of New York, U.S. Southern District Court of New York, and United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit.

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