Green cards and family petitions
Keeping your family together, on paper
If you're a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident, you may be able to petition for relatives. If they're already here, they may be able to get the green card without leaving.
We start by reading everything you've filed before and how each person entered the country, because those two things decide which path is open and how long it takes. Then we tell you plainly what to file, what it costs and how long families usually wait.
Who you can petition for
Your husband or wife
Citizens and residents can both petition. We also handle removing conditions after two years of marriage.
Your children
Unmarried children under 21 move fastest. Older or married children can still qualify, with longer waits.
Your parents
If you're a citizen and at least 21 years old.
Your brothers and sisters
If you're a citizen and at least 21. The wait is long, so filing early matters.
When home is not safe
You may be able to apply for a green card on your own, without the person who hurts you knowing.
If your spouse, parent or adult child is a citizen or resident and abuses you, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) lets you file for yourself. It covers men too. You don't need their permission or their signature.
If you were the victim of certain crimes here and have helped, or are willing to help, the police or a prosecutor, you may qualify for a U visa, which can lead to a green card later.
We meet in a private room, we never contact the person hurting you, and we can connect you with a shelter and counseling in Passaic County. If you need to leave this site fast, press Quick exit at the top of the page.
If you are in danger right now, call 911.
Find out which path is yours
Tell us who you want to petition for and how they came here. We'll take it from there.