Family Based Visas

Legal Help with Family Immigration Petitions

If your family needs help immigrating to the United States, you can file family-based petitions in Newark, NJ, with our experienced law firm at Tesoroni & LeRoy. When you find struggling with complicated USCIS procedures or the immigration court, let the law firm at Tesoroni & LeRoy provide you with the support you need. For over four decades, our experienced immigration lawyers have represented individuals and families seeking citizenship and asylum in North, Central, and Southern New Jersey. We can also help anyone facing deportation, visa, and immigration law cases. With a relentless drive and focus to represent you and your family, our legal team can help you achieve the best outcome possible.


US Citizens


Are you a U.S. citizen? You have plenty of opportunities to help your family obtain permanent resident status in the U.S.

A U.S. citizen may petition for:

  • A Spouse or fiancé
  • Unmarried children under the age of 21
  • Sons and daughters over the age of 21, single or married
  • A spouse’s children under the age of 21 and 21 or older with specific additional requirements
  • Parents
  • Siblings
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The first step in this process is to file an I-130 visa petition with the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. You must establish a relationship between yourself and your family member. Next, after the petition is approved, your relative may be eligible to adjust their status in the U.S. to lawful permanent resident or apply for an immigrant visa in the American consulate in their home country.

Non-US Citizens


Permanent residents—those with a green card—may file on behalf of:

  • A husband or wife
  • Unmarried children under 21
  • Unmarried adult sons or daughters of any age

The process for a permanent resident is like that of a citizen. Once you establish the relationship and the petition is approved, your relative can be eligible for an adjustment of status in the U.S. or may be required to process an immigrant visa at the American consulate in their home country. A preference system is then put in place for the family of permanent residents. Visas become available based on the filing date and on the preference status. The preference system is controlled by a numerical quota.

Refugees and Asylees


Refugees and asylees can file a petition with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services department (USCIS) to have a spouse and/or children granted immigration rights within the first two years of their asylum. In all cases, a family that is related to a member of the armed forces may receive special consideration.

In keeping with the USCIS, immigration lawyers can then oversee the process of immigrating a loved one into the United States. If you need to file family petitions in Newark, NJ, please contact the law firm of Tesoroni & LeRoy at (973) 482-4249.

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Tesoroni & LeRoy in Newark, NJ, can be reached at 973-482-4249. Call to speak with our team or to schedule your appointment.


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