Our Family Immigration Attorney Can Help Achieve Your Family’s American Dream
Last updated on April 30, 2025
There is no dream like that of bringing your family to the United States for a better life. At ERM Immigration Law, PLLC, we can help you make that dream come true. We believe in working tirelessly to achieve positive results for our clients.
Based in Seattle, we work with people all over the country who have family members living all over the world. The benefit of working with us is our large-firm power combined with our small-firm personal touch. We will give you one-on-one attention and care as we help you bring the people you love to the United States.
How do I bring family members to the U.S.?
There are numerous visas that can be used to bring spouses, fiancé(e)s, children, siblings and other family members here to join you in the United States. The visa that is used depends on your specific situation, such as a K-1 visa for a nonimmigrant fiancé. You can also sponsor a family member for a green card, which allows them to come to the country as a legal permanent resident.
How We Can Help You
Our team handles every aspect of family immigration law. Some of the issues we can help you with include:
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- Green Cards (AOS)
- K-1 Fiancé(e) Visas
- Consular Processing Assistance
- Spouse Visas
- Family-Based Visas
- Inadmissibility Waivers (601 or 601A and 212 Waivers)
- Adjustments of Status in Immigration Court
- Keeping Families Together – Parole in place (PIP)
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program Assistance
- LGBTQ Immigration Rights
In our years of experience, we have handled all these matters and more. Our family immigration lawyers understand the many detailed procedures and bureaucracy of the immigration process. We will guide you through it step by step, explaining the law so you can understand your options.
We Care About Your Family’s Story
We became immigration attorneys to unite families and help our clients tell their stories. We enjoy learning about your family’s roots and helping you branch out in the United States. When you work with us, we treat you as more than just clients. The long-term happiness of you and your family is important to us.
Frequently Asked Questions On Family Immigration
Below are some frequently asked questions that can help clarify common concerns families have during the immigration journey.
My spouse, child or parent is an undocumented immigrant. Can I help them get a green card?
In some cases, yes, but it depends on their specific immigration history. If your relative entered the U.S. legally but overstayed a visa, they may be eligible to apply for a green card from within the U.S. through a process called “adjustment of status.”
However, suppose they entered without inspection or have other immigration violations. In that case, they may need to apply for a waiver and complete the process from outside the U.S., which can be risky and complicated.
Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens have certain advantages under the law, but legal guidance is highly recommended in these situations.
What are the financial requirements for sponsoring a family member?
To sponsor a family member, you must prove that you can support them financially and that they will not become dependent on government assistance. This is done by:
- Filing form I-864
- Affidavit of support
- Showing income that is at least 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for your household size
If your income is not sufficient, you can use assets or even add a joint sponsor to meet the requirement.
Can family members visit the U.S. while their immigration application is pending?
Possibly, but it is not guaranteed. A pending green card application can complicate efforts to get a visitor visa since the government may question whether your relative truly intends to return home.
Your relative must show they plan to leave the U.S. after their visit and that they are not trying to bypass the regular immigration process.
What is the Child Status Protection Act, and how does it affect family immigration?
The CSPA helps certain children remain eligible for immigration benefits even if they turn 21 during the application process.
It uses a special formula to “freeze” a child’s age at key points in the case, offering protection against delays that might otherwise cause them to age out.
Discuss Family Immigration With Us Today
Let us help the people you care about. With our knowledge and experience, we can empower you to bring the people you love to the U.S. Reach out to schedule an initial consultation with our team today. To reach us, please call 206-745-9241 or send us an email.
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