Bringing Families Together
Bringing a family member to the United States is an important, life-changing event. I am Jason Karavias, Esq., an experienced Pittsburgh family immigration lawyer, who is dedicated to providing efficient and personalized service to my clients. I know how significant this step is for you and your family. I am an attorney who will be by your side throughout the process, answering your questions and providing you with trusted legal guidance.
To arrange a free, no-obligation consultation directly with me, Jason Karavias, Esq., call 412-223-7924 or contact me online.
Green Cards: Lawyer Serving Mt. Lebanon, Bethel Park, Penn Hills and Throughout the Pittsburgh Area
Whether your family member is currently abroad or already in the U.S. on a temporary visa, I will diligently work to help him or her obtain legal status to live and work permanently in the United States. A green card can be obtained through a family member in the following ways:
- Marriage to a U.S. citizen: If a foreign national is married to U.S. citizen, he or she may obtain a green card through his or her spouse. If you have been married for two years or less, the green card will be granted on a conditional basis. The conditions will be removed through a joint petition 90 days prior to the expiration of the two-year period. This is referred to as "removal of condition."
- Family-based petitions: Parents, children, spouses, citizens or green card holders can petition to bring their foreign national family members to the U.S. through green cards.
In addition to assisting clients with obtaining legal permanent residence through green cards, I offer the following immigration services:
- U.S. citizenship: If you are a U.S. green card holder, you can become a citizen of the United States if you meet several requirements, including residency and knowledge of the English language and various additional items. Contact me to learn more.
- Fiance visas: If you are a U.S. citizen engaged to be married to a foreign national, you can petition for a fiance visa, which will allow your fiance to enter the U.S. for 90 days during which time you must be married. After the marriage, the foreign national may apply for a green card through his or her new spouse.
- Battered spouse and children visas: The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) allows battered spouses and children of U.S. citizens or green card holders to petition for lawful permanent residency without the abuser's knowledge.
- Extension of stay visas: Visitors to the U.S. with current visas who wish to stay beyond the time period allowed by their visas may petition for extensions.
Contact Me for a Free Consultation
To discuss your legal needs with me in a free, no-obligation consultation, call my Pennsylvania law office at 412-223-7924 or contact me online.
