Family-Based Immigration
Petitions for spouses, children, parents, and siblings.
Family-Based Immigration sits inside our Immigration practice.
Immigration law changes with every administration. We track USCIS policy memos, AAO decisions, and federal-court rulings so your filing reflects the law as of today — not last year's template.
3 segundos pueden cambiar tu vida — y las consecuencias, mucho más tiempo.
Lo que pasa en tres segundos de negligencia se vive durante meses o años. Cómo preservar la evidencia desde el primer momento.
If any of these applies — reach out today.
You received a Notice to Appear
This is the document that begins removal proceedings. The clock starts now.
Your visa petition was denied or RFE issued
Request For Evidence responses are deadline-driven. Missing the window costs the case.
A family member was detained by ICE
Bond hearings can happen fast. Counsel present changes the outcome.
You are a victim of domestic violence or a qualifying crime
VAWA and U-Visa relief exists precisely for this. Many eligible clients never learn they qualify.
You are eligible to naturalize but unsure about a past issue
Prior arrests, tax filings, or travel history can surface at the interview. We audit before you file.
You plan to invest in or open a U.S. business
E-2 and EB-5 require documentation most entrepreneurs don't have — we build it with you.
What happens after you call.
- Hour 0Free consultationAttorney-level review of the facts — no fee, no obligation.
- Day 1Case accepted & evidence holdLitigation-hold letters go out; records and footage are preserved.
- Week 1Medical workup beginsTreatment plan under a letter of protection where needed.
- Month 1Demand / formal filingPre-suit demand or complaint filed; carrier put on notice.
- 6 – 18 moResolutionMediation, settlement, or trial verdict — most cases settle.
Immigration, explained on camera.
Short, plain-language explanations of the questions we answer most often. Full library lives on YouTube.
4.9 stars across 2,200+ reviews.
“They treated me like family. Recovered more than I thought possible and they did it in Spanish when I couldn't do it in English.”
“We were facing deportation and lost. Maria walked us through every filing. Today we are legal permanent residents.”
“The construction company denied everything. Gallardo's team had the medical records, site photos, and depositions lined up. We settled for more than double the original offer.”
Reviews sourced from clients who agreed to share. Representative examples — individual results vary by case.
Answers that cite the statute.
Will filing for status put me on ICE's radar?
Filings with USCIS are civil immigration proceedings. In most affirmative cases (adjustment, VAWA, naturalization) the benefit itself — if granted — protects you. Every case is assessed individually.
How long does a green card take?
It depends entirely on category. Immediate-relative (spouse of U.S. citizen) filings currently average 10–14 months. Employment-based categories vary from under a year to a decade depending on country of birth and priority date.
I was denied before. Can I re-file?
Often yes. Denials can be appealed, re-opened, or re-filed with stronger evidence. We review the prior denial letter at no cost.
Talk to an attorney aboutfamily-based immigration.
Tell us briefly what happened. An attorney — not an intake screener — will review the facts and reach out within one business hour. English or Español.
Other matters we handle.
Your status, your family, your future. Let's review your options in plain language.
There is no fee for the consultation and no obligation. Speak with an attorney — not an intake screener.