Family Petitions Training Course Access Packet

Family Petition

What you'll learn

You will gain comprehensive knowledge about family petition processes, including eligibility requirements, forms, and deadlines.

Immigration laws frequently change, and a course will keep you informed of the latest policies and regulations.

Avoid Common Errors: Training ensures you correctly fill out forms and submit required documents, minimizing the risk of delays or denials due to errors.

Learn how to gather and organize the necessary supporting documents, like birth certificates, marriage licenses, and financial records.

Proper training helps you meet all requirements, increasing the likelihood of your petition being approved.

If you're a legal professional or paralegal, it can improve your ability to help clients with family petitions.

Missteps in filing can lead to legal consequences or deportation. Training ensures you stay compliant with local and federal laws.

Requirements

You will learn everything you need to know.

Description

The Family Petition, also known as Form I-130, is the first step in helping an eligible relative apply to immigrate to the United States and obtain a Green Card. This form is used to establish a relationship between a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident and an eligible relative who wishes to come to or remain in the United States. It is important to note that approval of the form does not grant immigration status or benefits, but it allows the relative to apply for a Green Card if eligible. Immediate relatives always have an available immigrant visa, while other relatives may need to wait for a visa number to become available. In cases where the relative is ineligible to apply for a Green Card through adjustment of status, they may apply for an immigrant visa through the U.S. Department of State.When filing the Form I-130, it is crucial to provide the required documents that prove the sponsor's U.S. citizenship or green card holder status, as well as evidence of a legally valid relationship with the relative seeking immigration. Additionally, if filing for a spouse, the spouse must complete and sign Form I-130A, which is the Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary. It is important to carefully follow the instructions provided and ensure that only one option is selected for the beneficiary's intention to apply for adjustment of status or visa processing abroad.It is also worth noting that there are certain restrictions on who can file a Family Petition. U.S. citizens can file for spouses, children of any age, siblings, and parents, while lawful permanent residents can only file for spouses and unmarried children. There are also specific limitations, such as not being able to file for a person who was adopted after the age of 16 or for a spouse if the marriage was not consummated.In conclusion, the Family Petition plays a crucial role in helping eligible relatives immigrate to the United States and obtain legal status. It is essential to carefully follow the instructions and provide the necessary documentation to ensure a smooth process. For more information and guidance, individuals can visit the USCIS website or consult with an immigration attorney. (#FamilyPetition #Preferences #Immigrate #VisaNumber)

Overview

Section 1: Family Petition

Lecture 1 Family Petition Introduction

Lecture 2 The basics of Family Immigration to the U.S.

Lecture 3 Dependant Visas

Lecture 4 I-130 Family Petition

Lecture 5 How to Petition Sister in Law?

Lecture 6 Medicaid with family petition

Lecture 7 US Passport as proof of Citizenship

Lecture 8 Petition Child in Mexico

Lecture 9 Family Petition to Employment Based Petitions

Lecture 10 Having H-1B with a USC Brother

Lecture 11 Parole in Place not needed if you are on F-1

Lecture 12 Fourth Preference Petition for Sibling

Lecture 13 It's for YOUR Protection

Lecture 14 Someone in your family in the Army? Do a PIP.

Lecture 15 Even Marriage Petitions are more difficult

Lecture 16 Chain Migration' is a term used in create Fear

Lecture 17 Aged out? Over 21? You may still qualify for the Green Card.

Lecture 18 What to do for the Affidavit of Support I-864?

Lecture 19 What is 245(i) and do you qualify?

Lecture 20 Can I file under the CSPA at USCIS Manila?

Lecture 21 The PIP expedited Business Program at U.S. Embassy Manila.

Lecture 22 How to apply under the expedited PIP Program?

Lecture 23 How many more years do I have to wait to come to the U.S.?

Lecture 24 Can I have two petitions at the same time?

Lecture 25 What is an Immediate Relative?

Lecture 26 Family Based Videos and the Preference System

Lecture 27 How the family Preference System works?

Lecture 28 245(i) - How can I qualify?

Lecture 29 245(i) - What do you mean they put the wrong date?

Lecture 30 245(i) - What is this all about?

Lecture 31 245(i) - My spouse and child can come on board?

Lecture 32 245(i) - I can still be deported?

Lecture 33 245(i) - My marriage is bona-fide! It's not fake.

Lecture 34 245(i) - They Denied my Petition - Now What?

Lecture 35 RFE Response

Lecture 36 Family Petition from Son or Daughter

Lecture 37 SIJS Special Immigrant Juvenile Petition

Lecture 38 Entered illegally with a child now.

Lecture 39 Sibling Petition

Lecture 40 Family Petition from Sibling or Parent

Lecture 41 Expired Greencard

Lecture 42 LPR petition for parent

Lecture 43 Petitioning Your Mother

Lecture 44 Derivative Citienship

Lecture 45 Can a Veteran petition?

Lecture 46 Derivative Beneficiaries must get their own petition filed.

Lecture 47 NVC - Welcome Letter received

Lecture 48 Petitioning Your Daughter - How To Get Her In The US

Lecture 49 F4 Family Petition

Lecture 50 Sibling Petition waiting time

Lecture 51 Petitioning Parents - Visit US

Lecture 52 245(i) and what it means

Lecture 53 245(i) and Legalization

Lecture 54 Automatic citizenship

Section 2: I-130 Application, Issues and Restrictions

Lecture 55 How does the I-130 work?

Lecture 56 Travel outside USC while I-130 is on Process

Lecture 57 C1/D Visa and Marriage Petition

Lecture 58 I-130 by itself does not mean the Green Card

Lecture 59 Writ of Mandamus is only when you have a great chance of winning

Lecture 60 I-130 Approval

Lecture 61 What happens after the I-130 is current?

Lecture 62 I-130 after Marrying

Lecture 63 4th preference petition

Lecture 64 When to file the I-130

Lecture 65 Welcome Letter not Received

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