U.S. citizens can petition for spouses, children, parents, and siblings. Lawful permanent residents can petition for spouses and unmarried children. Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens — spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents — are not subject to annual numerical limits and can proceed quickly. Other family preference categories face visa backlogs that can extend years or decades depending on the relationship and the beneficiary’s country of birth. Silmi Law handles I-130 petitions, adjustment of status, consular processing, and waivers of inadmissibility for all family-based categories.
Petitioner Must Be
Immediate Relatives (USC)
Petition Form
Adjustment or Consular Processing
We assess the qualifying family relationship, immigration status, and any prior immigration history to map the fastest path to a green card.
We prepare the complete I-130 filing with all required supporting documentation to establish the qualifying relationship clearly.
We prepare the complete I-130 filing with all required supporting documentation to establish the qualifying relationship clearly.
When prior immigration violations or other inadmissibility grounds exist, we evaluate waiver eligibility and prepare comprehensive waiver applications.
We handle all family preference categories — immediate relatives, F1 through F4, K-1 fiancé visas, and conditional residence removal.
We advise on cases involving prior unlawful presence, prior removals, prior visa violations, and other inadmissibility grounds that can complicate family petitions.
Sharif Silmi personally oversees every family immigration case — from I-130 through green card approval.
For backlogged preference categories, we monitor the Visa Bulletin and advise on the fastest available filing strategy as priority dates become current.
We handle VAWA self-petitions, battered spouse waivers, and other sensitive family immigration matters with discretion and care.
We serve families throughout New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and nationwide — including consular processing support for beneficiaries abroad.
