Family-Based Visas

Maryland Attorneys for Family-Based Visas

Marriage is an exciting time for couples, but immigration issues when a U.S. citizen marries a noncitizen can create added stress. At the Law Offices of Marc D. Schifanelli, we are happy to support couples through matters of family-based immigration, taking that stress on ourselves so that they can relax and focus on their future together. We assist in all aspects of getting your spouse conditional permanent resident status.

With offices in Annapolis, Maryland, we guide you through the immigration process, helping you get positive results, often avoiding delay or unnecessary denial. Whether you get married to your spouse here in the United States, or you were married abroad, we will provide advice regarding work authorization, affidavits of support and, if in the United States, we can even attend the immigration interview (the "I-130 interview") with you. In the future, we can assist the conditional permanent resident to apply for unconditional status, even if certain requirements are lacking.

K1 Fiancé Visas

When United States citizens wish to bring their prospective husbands or wives to the United States so that they can be married, they should seek a K1 visa. To obtain this visa, known as a fiancé visa, the U.S. citizen must file a petition with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on behalf of the foreign fiancé. The couple needs to satisfy several critical requirements in order to qualify for this visa. Often, detailed proof is required. Because government errors or inadequate proof can cause delays or denials, our experience and knowledge of the law, we help keep your family-based immigration matters on track.

K3 Spousal Petitions

For US-born citizens married to foreign nationals, applying for the noncitizen spouse's K3 spousal visa can be a complicated process. After the marriage visa is granted, it will be necessary for the spouse to file for adjustment of status to attain conditional permanent resident status (a "green card"). At the Law Offices of Marc D. Schifanelli, we help our clients understand the process so that they can attain conditional permanent resident status efficiently and without delay.

At the Law Offices of Marc D. Schifanelli, we help our clients get family-based visa petitions that meet their needs. Contact us by calling (866) 451-2176 in Annapolis to schedule a confidential consultation about your family-based visa needs. We speak Spanish, French, German, Serbo-Croatian, Hindi and Guarani. For your convenience, we offer initial consultations in two law office locations: Baltimore and Annapolis, Maryland.